Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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An annual beach party that began nearly 20 years ago in Old Lyme is moving to Ocean Beach Park in New London after concerns were raised about an upcoming event. The party’s organizer says the event, which had a “Black and Brown” clothing theme, faced pushback amid concerns about crowd size and a DJ. The organizer questioned whether the theme played a role in the concerns. Old Lyme’s Sound View Commission has recommended updated rules, including banning DJs and considering permits for gatherings.

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