Bridgeport Coal Plant Shutdown

August 4th: A Day of Action in Bridgeport 

Activists rally to protest coal-fired power plant 

Join Climate Summer (Team RI/CT) and Healthy Connecticut Alliance in the Fight to Retire the Bridgeport Harbor Station and Revitalize the City

11:45 AM @ Seaside Park, the Beach on the Corner of Barnum Dyke and Soundview Drive

Join us in participating in Hands Across the Sand, a worldwide gathering against offshore oil drilling.  Hold hands by the coast of Connecticut in support of clean energy, water, and air. There is an entrance fee for cars: we suggest that you park your vehicle outside of the entrance of Seaside Park and walk in.  Please try to arrive by 11:45 AM so that we are fully assembled by noon.

1 PM @ City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Court

Hear stories from neighbors and community leaders on the personal, local, and global impacts of coal. Share your own thoughts and questions.  Light refreshments will be served.  We begin our march to the Coal Plant here.

Approx. 1:30-3 PM @ Downtown to Bridgeport Harbor Station

Take a stand against dirty, deadly, energy and march with us through downtown Bridgeport!  We will stop at City Hall and finish the march with a rally at the Bridgeport Harbor Coal Plant.