Derby 350th Anniversary Celebration Information and Events

Upcoming Events

2026 Events

To be updated as scheduled

New Time Capsule - May 13, 2026 – Barbara DeGennaro

Memorabilia for Sale

Available at Derby City Hall or Derby Historical Society and at 350th Events

Apparel by City Stichers of Derby

Tee-Shirts - $15

Hoodie sweatshirts - $25

Patches - $5

Keepsakes by Woodbury Pewter

Ornaments - $15

Bells - $25

Coins - $10

Magnets - $15

Specialty Items

Caroline Street Cobblestone with 350^th Seal - $50

300th Anniversary DVD - $20

Ongoing Events

Historic Plaques – Jack Walsh

350 Acts of Kindness – Robin Falcioni Smith

Historical digitization of Newspapers - Randy Ritter

Scavenger Hunt - Melanie O'Connell Anderson

Sponsors

Thanks to our fabulous volunteers

Previous Events

April 2025

April 18, 2025 – Clean Up Day Colonial Cemetery

May 2025

May 6, 2025 – 300^th Video & Glass Slide Presentation – 6 pm

May 8, 2025 – Silver Tea at Derby Senior Center – 12:00 pm

May 13, 2025 Kick Off Events

Derby Public Library Clock Ringing – 11:30 am

Derby Green Ceremony -6:00 pm

Opening of the Time Capsule

Lilac Distribution – Sarah Widomski

Memorial Day Parade – Monday May 26, 2025 – 9 am

May 30, 31, and June 1, 2025 – Weekend Celebration

Beltline Trolley Trail Walk – Sunday June 8, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

June 2025

Derby Elks Lodge #571 Flag Day Ceremony on the Derby Green – June 14, 2025 – 1 pm

Harcourt Wood Day at Derby Public Library – June 21, 2025 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

July 2025

Fireworks Events

Food Trucks - 350th Memorabilia for Sale - Live Music - Senior Center Fried Dough Fundraiser – July 3, 2025

August 2025

350^th Summer Concert Series - See Full Schedule

1955 Flood Presentation – Derby Public Library – August 19, 2025 at 2 pm

All-Class Reunion – August 30, 2025

September 2025

350^th Summer Concert Series - See Full Schedule

Olde Derby Pub Crawl – September 20, 2025 – 4 pm to 7 pm

October 2025

350^th Summer Concert Series - Final Concert - Friday October 3, 2025

350^th Gala Ball – October 17, 2025 – The Lodge at THC

November 2025

Ecumenical Service for Deceased Members of the Community - November 22, 2025 - Derby High School - 11 am

Tree Lighting – Derby Green - Elizabeth Street  - Friday, November 28, 2025 (Day After Thanksgiving) - 5 pm

December 2025

River Restaurant - Remembrance - Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10 am Derby High School

Tree Lighting – Academy Hill Green - Saturday December 6, 2025 - 5:30 pm