After 25 beautiful years, Al DiGuido and Al’s Angels could no longer light the Cribari Bridge.
No problem!
A townwide effort — including, among many others, the Selectwoman’s office; Westport Fire, Police and Public Works; Penna & Sons Construction; Westport PAL — brought lights to the span, in lightning time.
Helping hands, last night. (Photo/David Moore)
A large crowd turned out tonight, for a brief ceremony.
(Photo/Dan Woog)
Kids counted down. The switch was thrown. Another holiday season “officially” began.
And — this really was a special moment — a few snowflakes fell.
Before the photos, let’s enjoy a special Drone of the Day, courtesy of the great John Videler:
(Photo/Dan Woog)
A happy Westport family. (Photo/Dan Woog)
The view across the river, from Wakeman Place (Photo/Margot Simmons)
(Drone photo/John Videler for Videler Photography)
Westport PAL’s Craig Bergamo (Photo/John Videler for Videler Photography)
From left: Vincent Penna, 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker, Police Chief Foti Koskinas, 2nd Selectwoman Andrea Moore, RTM member Kristin Mott Purcell, Westport PAL president Craig Bergamo (holding a toy, donated to the PAL collection). (Photo/John Videler for Videler Photography)
Vincent Penna and Police Chief Foti Koskinas (Photo/Dan Woog)
Volunteers, funders — and the sponsors’ sign. (Photo/John Videler for Videler Photography)
(Drone photo/John Videler for Videler Photography)
Save that bridge ‼️🇺🇸
The name Purcell caught my attention. I remember Purcell’s bar from the 1960s and 70s near Westfair. There’s a good chance that lady in the picture, or if she’s married, her husband, is related to the family. To get back to the topic, the pictures of the bridge brings back memories.
Thank you, Dan, and all of the other helping hands that brought us the beautiful lights on the bridge this year!!!
So magical and great photos!
Grateful for the efforts. Well done to all!
Heartfelt thanks to all who stepped up and kept this tradition of holiday lights on the Cribari Bridge going. Driving through the decorated bridge at night during the holidays has become a bit of a tradition for me, and my family.
Such a wonderful tradition and definitely a look we all enjoy during the holidays. Thanks for stepping up and getting it done!