Down By the River, Actually On the River

Plenty to do with the holiday weekend approaching but you should make time on Saturday to head down to the Harbor Park area and watch the Emerson Regatta. 
High School crew teams and alumni from around Connecticut will compete in 700 meter sprints rowing in either 4 or 8 seat boats.  It's the last race of the season for the high schools and, speaking as the father of  of a coxswain (1995-98), there is nothing more exciting than standing on the boardwalk at Harbor Park and watching these fine athletes compete. It's more fun when the weather is decent, the wind and river calm, and the crowds are cheering.  First race is set for 9 a.m. 
And it's free!