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Saturday, July 12, 2025

2nd ANNUAL DINNER & FIREWORKS

Mitchell College Beach — Private Area

5:30–9:00pm (Fireworks begin at 9:15pm)

(Last day to purchase tickets is July 2)

Please join us for Seafood, Sparks & Scholarships, a memorable evening watching the Mashantucket Pequot Thames River Fireworks Extravaganza from your private waterfront spot on Mitchell Beach. A multi-course dinner featuring seafood delights will be served beforehand under a tent adjacent to the beach.

> Private, tented event/dining

> 3-course seafood dinner

> Guest-only entrance and private area on Mitchell Beach (bring your beach chairs!)

> Guest-only deck overlooking the river with a cash bar and one free signature cocktail

> Reserved parking

> $85 per guest*

Menu & Schedule

Event Begins (5:30pm)

Tent Area Opens 

Private Beach Area Opens 

Cash Bar Opens 

 Deck Opens 

Lawn Games 

Welcome, Student Testimonials, Seated First Course (6:00pm)

New England Clam Chowder with Oyster Crackers 

Steamed Clams & Mussels in Garlic Butter with Crostini 

Main Course Buffet (7:15pm)

Toasted Lobster Salad Sandwiches 

Crab Cake Sandwich with Lemon Dill Remoulade 

Beef Burgers & Veggie Burgers 

Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Platter 

Caprese Pasta Salad 

Cape Cod Chips 

Dessert Course Buffet (8:00pm)

Sliced Fresh Watermelon 

Mini S’mores Parfaits 

Berry Trifle 

Cash Bar (Service Starts 5:30pm, Last Call 8:30pm) 

One free Mitchell Signature Drink 

Wine Selection 

Beer Selection

Complimentary lemonade and water

Empowering College Students through Scholarships

*A portion of the event's proceeds will support the North Star Scholarship Fund, helping Mitchell students discover their brilliance and reach their goals during college and beyond. Want to do even more? Consider making a direct gift to the scholarship fund and making an even bigger impact in a student's life.

Questions?

Contact Lynn Bagge, Advancement Stewardship Coordinator

Email: advancement@mitchell.edu

Call: 860-701-7984