Barnum Festival

Barnum Festival Since 1948, the annual Barnum Festival celebrates, supports & enriches Bridgeport through philanthropy & family-friendly events.

For tickets and more information, give us a call at 203-367-8495.

06/14/2026

What. A. Night!

We danced. We sang. We had ice cream. We caught a gorgeous sunset and partied after dark!

Barnum Sails the Sound is a favorite for a reason 😉.

A HUGE shoutout to Shameless for creating another perfect event!

Thank you to our sponsors: The Bridgeport Port Jeff Ferry Co and The Bridgeport Port Authority for helping us bring this event to life, and endless gratitude to our volunteers who work behind the scenes to make this a seamless and fun event.

Were you there last night?! Tag us in your photos for a chance to be shared in our stories!

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👩‍⚕️💙 Take Charge of Your Health at This Free Community EventOn June 27, Hartford Healthcare presents the Community Heal...
06/13/2026

👩‍⚕️💙 Take Charge of Your Health at This Free Community Event
On June 27, Hartford Healthcare presents the Community Health Fair, where healthcare providers from across Greater Bridgeport come together to offer free health screenings, wellness resources, and family programming. This is what a healthy community looks like. Join Ringmaster Tom McCarthy and make it a day well spent.!

📍Central High School 📆Saturday June 27 ⏰11AM-2PM
✨ Visit Barnumfestival.org for more info!
Hartford HealthCare Tom McCarthy Central High School

06/12/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨

This just in! We will have FIFTY tickets available for walk on purchase tomorrow evening for Barnum Sails the Sound Featuring Shameless.

Still on the fence about joining the party?! If you don’t want to risk it, buy your tickets now: https://bit.ly/barnumsailsthessound

🗓️: June 13, 2026

📍: Enter at 330 Water Street

⏰: 4:30 PM gates | 5:00-6:30 PM Dockside Dinner

⛴️: Boat sets sail 7:00 PM SHARP

🎟️: $80.00 per person. Includes 2 drink tickets, and 2 walk on ferry passes for use on a later date.

🅿️: M&T Parking Garage | 387 Water Street (There is NO event parking on the ferry property. NO EXCEPTIONS.)

🚘 There WILL be traffic near the Amphitheater. Please plan accordingly, and build extra time in your schedule to account for this. PRO TIP: I-95 Northbound drivers- use the 25-8 connector exit to access downtown Bridgeport.

4 ) Please NO COOLERS on board! Reminder: your ticket includes 🎟️TWO FREE DRINK TICKETS. 🎟️.

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🐯🎈 Time to get Wild! The Wing Ding Parade is BACK at Beardsley Zoo on June 20 and it’s bringing the energy. Wear your fa...
06/12/2026

🐯🎈 Time to get Wild!
The Wing Ding Parade is BACK at Beardsley Zoo on June 20 and it’s bringing the energy. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy , music, balloons, face painting, food vendors, and FREE Zoo admission until noon!

🚲 BONUS: FREE kids’ bike helmets from Bridgeport Elks Lodge #36 (while supplies last!)
Bring the kids, bring the chaos, and bring the fun!
📍 Beardsley Zoo 🎟️ FREE ⏰ 9AM Registration | 10AM Parade
✨ Visit Barnumfestival.org for more info!
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Tom McCarthy

06/12/2026

What an incredible turnout for the 2026 Barnum Festival Golf Tournament! From start to finish, this event was a blast- full of friendly competition, fun in the sun, and lots of laughs!

We are so grateful for our co- chairs, Neil Austin and Kathy Young for putting together this amazing event, and for our sponsors for helping us make it happen 🏌️‍♂️.

See you all tomorrow!

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06/11/2026

🎉 ONE FESTIVAL, FOUR FREE FAMILY FUN EVENTS!🎉
🦁 June 20 | Wing Ding Parade at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
🎆 June 26 | Barnum Skyblast Fireworks at Seaside Park
💙 June 27 | Hartford HealthCare Community Health Fair at Central High School
🎺 June 28 | The Great Street Parade at North Ave & Brooklawn

Grab your family, invite your friends, and join Ringmaster Tom McCarthy for one of Bridgeport's favorite traditions. ✨

Tickets secured for Barnum Sails the Sound? We can’t wait to rock with you! Some important info for you as you get ready...
06/10/2026

Tickets secured for Barnum Sails the Sound? We can’t wait to rock with you!

Some important info for you as you get ready to take in the beautiful views and dance the night away with Shameless!

1) there is 🚫 NO EVENT PARKING 🚫 on the ferry property. No exceptions.

2)There is 🅿️ FREE Parking 🅿️ at the M&T Garage. Enter the address 387 Water Street in your GPS so you can get there with ease!

3 ) There WILL be traffic near the Amphitheater. 🚘 Please plan accordingly, and build extra time in to your schedule to account for this. PRO TIP: I-95 Northbound drivers- use the 25-8 connector exit to access downtown Bridgeport.

4 ) Please NO COOLERS on board! Your ticket includes 🎟️TWO FREE DRINK TICKETS. 🎟️.

Other reminders:

Date: June 13, 2026

Gates open at 4:30 PM. Dockside Picnic is from 5:30-6:30 PM. Boat sets sail at 7:00 SHARP.

Don’t have your ticket yet?! You’re in luck- there are still a few left! Buy yours now to make sure you are at the party of the year!

https://bit.ly/barnumsailsthessound

We can’t wait to see you there!

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🐯🎈 Are you ready for the wildest event of the Barnum Festival?The Wing Ding Parade returns to Beardsley Zoo on June 20! ...
06/10/2026

🐯🎈 Are you ready for the wildest event of the Barnum Festival?
The Wing Ding Parade returns to Beardsley Zoo on June 20! Dress up, join the parade, and enjoy free Zoo admission until noon, plus face painting, balloon animals, music, food vendors, and more free family fun,

🚲 Plus, the Bridgeport Elks Lodge #36 will be giving away FREE bike helmets to kids while supplies last!

Come celebrate with Ringmaster Tom McCarthy and make memories the whole family will never forget!

✨Visit Barnumfestival.org for more info!
📍 Beardsley Zoo 🎟️ FREE ⏰Registration opens at 9am | Parade begins at 10am
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Tom McCarthy

Hats off to you! We are officially closing the call for volunteers to pull the Big Balloons in The Great Street Parade!T...
06/09/2026

Hats off to you!

We are officially closing the call for volunteers to pull the Big Balloons in The Great Street Parade!

Thanks to all of you who reached out and will be a part of the team. The balloons have been ordered and are ready to go!

Join us on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:00 to join in the fun!

Check back soon for the BIG REVEAL of the full NEW Parade Route!

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06/08/2026

💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 oh what a night! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

This past Saturday we danced the night away at our Barnum Bomba event.

This incredible evening was an absolute blast, and we are so lucky to have such a dedicated committee who makes this event come to life.

Missed your chance to dance with us?! Fear not! Barnum Sails the Sound is THIS SATURDAY- and there are still a few tickets left!

Head here: https://bit.ly/barnumsailsthessound to buy yours now!

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Address

147 McKinley Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06606

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 1am

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+12033678495

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