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2023 LET THE FUN BEGIN
The Festival
The annual Barnum Festival is a seasonal celebration of the City of Bridgeport and its tight-knit community. Dating back to 1948, the festival originated to help support local businesses and honor P.T. Barnum—a world-renowned showman and city leader. The Barnum Festival spans several weeks in an effort to build community spirit, enrich the lives of Bridgeport residents, and give back, culminating in a weekend-long Barnum Palooza that hosts parades, concerts, fireworks, and other family-friendly events.
The Board
Andrew Julian
Paul Miller
Joseph Kasper
Kaye Williams
William Murphy
Mickey Herbert
Paul DelFino
Michael Bisciglia
Robert Laska
Anthony Cennera
Charles Carroll
David D’Addario
Richard Bodine
Hon Eddie Rodriquez
Leonard Berger
Peter Hurst
James Carbone
Larry Merriam
Hon Mark Lauretti
Michael Niedermeier
Thomas Santa
Armando Goncalves
Frank Carroll
John Stafstrom
Paul Timpanelli
Frederick Hall
Jason Julian
Terry O’Connor
John Vazzano
Martin Schwartz
Frank Gennarini
Willie McBride Jr
Anthony Cavalli
Gregory Gnandt
Peggi Poulos-Gnandt
Festival Officers
Pres. John Vazzano
VP Jason Julian
Sect. Tammy Silva
Treasurer Jennifer Volturno
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