23rd Annual Pat Andriole Family Day On The Green Set For Sunday

BRANFORD, CT — It's back!

The Pat Andriole Family Day on the Town Green is set for Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Free fun for the entire family, the 23rd annual event features music, dancing, arts and crafts, face painting, pumpkin decorating, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and beverages.

Family Day is sponsored by Branford Counseling & Community Services and the Branford Recreation Department.

In 2014, the longtime family event was renamed for Pat Andriole, a volunteer and community leader who at the time had recently retired after 40 years of leading Branford Counseling & Community Services.

The event coincides with CT Family Day, a statewide event established in 1997 and first celebrated in 1998. Family Day began with a simple essay written by a young person in response to a contest run by Senator Crisco. From this humble start, Family Day has continued through collaboration across state agencies and community organizations with the primary objective of honoring and celebrating Connecticut families. It is observed in September, with community activities held across the state.