Mystic Country, Connecticut

The United States Coast Guard Band presents an open-air Labor Day Concert at New London's historic Fort Trumbull State Park! CDR Kenneth W. Megan leads the Band in this celebration of the end of summer. The concert is highlighted by the annual performance of Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overtune, which includes cannon-fire provided by The Artillery Company of Newport, Rhode Island.

The concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter "Eagle" will be docked and open for tours before and after the concert. In case of rain, the concert will be held on Monday, September 6, at 3 p.m. For more information, call the Band's Concert Information Line at 860-701-6826 or visit www.uscg.mil/band.