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Party of 12 :The Event of the Holiday Season!

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce’s "Party of 12" is an annual celebration held to honor its members, community leaders, and local businesses. The event  takes place on December 12 2024  at the Velvet Mill in Stonington and features food from a variety of popular local restaurants and an open bar for the evening.

The Party of 12 includes live entertainment, local food and drink vendors, and is a time for community members to gather, celebrate, and reflect on the successes of the past year. Local Restaurants showcase their most popular dishes for tasting and local breweries and distilleries showcase their drinks.

2024 Band: The band Don’t Tell Lisa is a dance party group from New London County, Connecticut, known for covering popular hits spanning four decades. 

Community & Tourism Awards

Keel Award - A community business leader who represents the future Mystic, someone who will lead the ship through any conditions, Bill Middleton to receive the 2024 Keel Award that Night  

Ballast Award - Acknowledging those business icons over 50 years of age who have remained steadfast, making Mystic their own for 15 years or more.  

Joyce Olson Resnikoff Tourism Award - Recognize business owners and people who support, grow and nurture southeastern Connecticut’s tourism economy 

Just One Chance Award - For a community member or organization that has promoted an inclusive environment for Stonington Public School’s students who have a disability 

Tickets: $125.00 per person and can be bought at the door.