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2025-11-25@10:19pm– #Fairfield CT #cttraffic

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that Santa will once again be visiting Fairfield on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Greeted by Fairfield’s First Selectwoman Christine Vitale, Santa Claus will arrive by hook-and-ladder down Reef Road at 10:00am. He will sit in the beautifully decorated gazebo on Sherman Green until approximately 2:00pm, as he listens to the wide-eyed holiday wishes of all the children who visit him. Santa’s elves will give each child an adorable, small plush holiday toy!

This free event, celebrating its 23rd year, is made available to the community through the generous support of the Chamber’s member sponsors (TVEyes, AMR (American Medical Resonse, AFC Urgent Care, GoNetSpeed, Massage Envy/Fairfield, Children’s Art Classes, Hartford HealthCare, Cambridge Trust, Yale New Haven Health, Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Bigelow Tea, Westy Self-Storage, SHU Community Theatre, Fairfield University, Two Men & a Truck, and expressly The Learning Experience as the Title Event Sponsor.

As in the past, the ever-popular Horse and Wagon rides from Allegra Farms, will return, and will run approximately from 10am-2pm … the cost of each ticket is $5 pp. For music, DJ Scott Nickel will provide classical and traditional holiday music, creating an even more festive feeling, as children walk up to visit and see Santa.

The Chamber has also invited local Chamber non-profit organizations to set-up tables on the Green, to distribute information about their charitable organization. In addition, holiday face painting will be offered by the local Girl Scouts troop!

Holiday Market:
 BE Chocolat Atelier
 Fairfield Historic Keepsake Pewter Ornaments
 Geremia Gardens
 OHSELLA (Jewelry & Gift Store)
 Bailey Jaymes Boutique
 Bricks & Minifigs (LEGO)
 Read, Play, Love
 PEHT Shop
 And, more!

Weather: In the case of very heavy snow or rain, which would become dangerous and create a safety issue for attendees and horse & wagons, the event will be cancelled. Otherwise, it’s rain or shine. For current information, please visit the Chamber’s website: FairfieldCTChamber.com … or call the office: 203-255-1011.

Event Name: Santa Visits Fairfield
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time: 10am – 2:00pm
Location: Sherman Green
Corner of Reef Road and Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Open and free to the public

Fairfield Police arrested Daniel C. Suozzi, 43, on Thursday after detectives completed a month-long investigation into the reported sexual assault of a woman known to him. The arrest was made on an active warrant obtained by investigators.

Suozzi was charged with Sexual Assault in the First Degree under Connecticut General Statutes 53a-70(a)(1). He was released on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on November 25, 2025.

The Fairfield Police Department is issuing a public advisory ahead of SantaCon on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This advisory is intended to clarify what is occurring in Fairfield, set expectations, and outline the steps being taken to protect residents and maintain public safety.

There is no public SantaCon event in Fairfield this year. The only sanctioned activity is the private, ticketed event being hosted by Fairfield University for Fairfield University students and their registered guests. This event is not open to the public. All attendees will be required to have a ticket, show identification, and only individuals 21 years or older will be permitted to consume alcohol.

In 2024, Fairfield experienced significant challenges when thousands of college-aged individuals arrived in the beach area, creating safety hazards, quality-of-life issues, and an unsustainable strain on emergency services. As a residential beach community, Fairfield is not designed to accommodate large, unregulated crowds. Following last year’s difficulties, the Fairfield Police Department, Town officials, and Fairfield University collaborated to develop a more controlled and responsible approach for 2025. Much of Fairfield’s shoreline consists of private property and private beach associations, which are not open to the general public.

Recently, unauthorized social media accounts have circulated false and misleading information about SantaCon occurring at locations other than the sanctioned Fairfield University event. These posts are inaccurate and are being reviewed by law enforcement. Anyone without a ticket to the private event will not be permitted entry. Those coming to Fairfield expecting a public SantaCon gathering will not find one.

To ensure public safety, the Fairfield Police Department, working with Fairfield University Public Safety, the State’s Attorney’s Office, mutual-aid law enforcement partners, private security firms, Fairfield’s Emergency Management Team, and Town officials, will maintain a substantial presence throughout the beach area and downtown before, during, and after the event. Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced in the beach area. Vehicles parked in violation of posted restrictions will be ticketed and towed.

All violations of law, including trespassing, open container violations, disorderly conduct, and other town ordinance or criminal violations, will be addressed immediately.

Chief Michael Paris emphasized that while the department respects the rights of all individuals, the Town of Fairfield will not tolerate disruptive, unsafe, or unlawful behavior that threatens the peace of the community. He noted that the Town’s response and communication plan reflect lessons learned from 2024 and the priority of protecting Fairfield’s residents and neighborhoods. “Our priority is protecting our residents, our neighborhoods, and everyone’s safety. If you are not invited to the private event, do not come to Fairfield expecting a public SantaCon celebration. There isn’t one. Our message is simple: If you come to Fairfield to break the law or disrupt this community, you will be held accountable.” Chief Paris said.

Fairfield’s First Selectman Christine Vitale said “If you are planning to travel to Fairfield for this event, don’t. We are putting extensive plans in place so that our neighborhoods or emergency services are not overwhelmed. I want our residents to know that our police will be there and will be looking for all violations of the law, including trespassing. Our community’s protection is our first consideration.”