MERIDEN — Two people responsible for helping to beautify Hubbard Park for the Daffodil Festival since its inception will ride in the parade Saturday as honorary grand marshals. Ronald and Robin Kogut will cruise in a green 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible driven by their grandson, Stephen. The rest of the
Daffodil Festival News & Updates
Couple who’ve helped park bloom to head Meriden parade Posted April 21, 2013
At Meriden fishing derby, some reel success stories Posted April 20, 2013
MERIDEN — Four-year-old Amanda Maciejko’s haul from Saturday’s fishing derby at Hubbard Park were two small fish swimming around in a white bucket. Catching the 5-inch fish had gotten her into a four-way tie for the most fish caught during the derby. “She wants to bring them home to eat
Volunteering is a way of life for hundreds during Meriden festival Posted April 18, 2013
MERIDEN — About 350 people will volunteer at the Daffodil Festival this year, and organizers said the event could not happen without them. Doreen Roddy said the number of volunteers has been steady over the past few years. “They are the manpower that makes the festival happen,” she said. “They
Veteran performer bringing new band to festival Posted April 17, 2013
MERIDEN — James Velvet says this will be probably his 10th time performing at the Meriden Daffodil Festival, where he’s performed with about five different bands. This time around, the 63-year-old Velvet will be appearing with The Ivory Bills, making up a trio that also includes drummer Johnny Java and
