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48th Annual St. Mary Carnival Returning To Bethel
The five-day event will feature rides, games, raffles and face painting on the Town Hall lawn.
BETHEL, CT — The annual St. Mary Carnival is returning to downtown Bethel this week with rides, games, raffles and family activities on the Town Hall lawn.
The 48th annual carnival is scheduled to run May 13 through May 17, according to organizers.
The event will include amusement rides, games, raffles and food, with face painting being added as a new attraction for 2026, organizers said.
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Discounted presale ride bracelets are currently available online ahead of the carnival.
The longtime community tradition is hosted by St. Mary School and draws families from across the greater Bethel area each spring.
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Additional information and tickets are available through the St. Mary Carnival website.
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