Carnival At Milford Mall Reopen Sunday After Saturday Closure: UPDATE

UPDATE: *Carnival update 4/28/24* - The carnival will open today at 1 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.shopconnecticutpostmall.com/.../2145571373

MILFORD, CT —The Connecticut Post Mall said in a Facebook post that the carnival was closed on Saturday after noon due to a "potential security threat."

"We are working closely and in full cooperation with the local police and carnival organizers as they evaluate a potential security threat that occurred earlier today," mall officials wrote. "Out of an abundance of precaution and because the safety and security of our guests, employees and retailers is our top priority, the decision was made to close the carnival this afternoon. We anticipate the carnival will re-open tomorrow. CT Post Mall will communicate carnival hour updates on our website and social media pages."

No other details about the "potential security threat" have been released by mall officials.

The Carnival at the Connecticut Post Mall at 1201 Boston Post Road runs through May 5.

The event promises fun for the whole family with carnival rides, games, food wagons, and more.
The carnival will be weekdays 5 to 11 p.m. and weekends 1 to 11 p.m. The event is located in the mall's rear parking lot near Boscov's and Dave & Buster's.

More information is available at the mall's website.