Head to the Derby Green today to enjoy Derby Day festivities

Cultural Commission revises schedule for Saturday's Derby Day

 

Derby Day festival slated Saturday on Derby Green

 

Derby Cultural Commission slates September concerts on Green

 

Yard sale vendors sought for Derby Day

 

Here's a 'Turnback Tuesday' memory from 5 years ago today

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" pays honor to Daniel Waleski, Derby’s 1st “Citizen of the Year” proclaimed on July 1, 2011.

Dan was Derby’s most dedicated citizen, often playing his bugle in parades and ceremonies.

He attended seemingly every city meeting, always introducing himself as the “concerned citizen." Waleski was a Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of MMVET Post 43, American Legion, Catholic War Veterans and the Derby Historical Society.

Born on Dec. 9, 1924, Waleski died on April 9, 2014 at the age of 89.

This photo was taken by Markanthony Izzo on June 16, 2012 at Derby Day.

Derby Day on Green to feature family fun, live music, more

 

Derby Day organizers seek vendors for September event on Green

This is shared from the Derby Cultural Commission Facebook page. 

Derby Day to feature family fun, live music on Green

 

Derby Cultural Commission readies Derby Day fun on Green

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Oates Bros. trucking company in Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at a photo from Derby Day, 1914. 

These lovely ladies from Seymour are being carried by the Oates Brothers Trucking & Express of Derby. 

The business was started in 1900 by brothers John F. & Michael F Oates. First working out of 94 Caroline St. until 1911, they moved to 224 Main St. and then to 282 Main St. Their primary headquarters stayed in Derby until 1928 when it was moved to Shelton. 

The Oates Bros. specialized in both local and long distance moves, boasting their ability to move pianos, boilers, and safes.

Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week! 

Newsletter: O'Brien students create cranes for cancer patients, Derby Day

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features Emmett O'Brien Tech students creating paper cranes, Derby Day photos, more.

Thanks for reading!

Patti

The Pop Rocks rock at Derby Day Saturday

Entertainment on the Green at Derby Day Saturday featured Connecticut-based The Pop Rocks, a fabulous '80s' tribute band.  

Duck delights all ages at downtown Derby Day

This little one is so happy with his Spiderman balloon Saturday on the Derby Green it's hard to know if he realizes there is a giant duck standing behind him.

A unique gyroscope ride was set up on the Green. Dizzy in Derby?

Derby Day to feature music, vision screenings, vendors, duck race, more

Derby Day slated at Bridgeport Sound Tigers Game

Vendors sought for annual Derby Day street festival

Winners of Housy River Duck Race in Derby announced

Photo taken Saturday at Derby Day festival.

The prizes and contest are sponsored by the St. Mary-St. Michael School Development Committee.

Newsletter features downtown Seymour architecture, more

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice features photos of downtown Seymour's interesting architecture contributed by Joseph Luciano, Sr., and photos of Derby Day on Saturday.

Thanks for reading,

~ Patti

Blue skies greet Derby Day goers

This was the scene on Elizabeth Street Saturday afternoon at the city's annual street festival sponsored by the Derby Cultural Commission.

Children enjoyed bounce houses under shade trees on the historic Derby Green.

And here's another view of the stately Sterling Opera House across from the Green.