Keeping It 203: Thanksgiving Travel in CT and Local Holiday Traditions!

Bradley Airport is bustling today, with heavy crowds expected during peak travel times: 4–7 a.m. and 3–5:30 p.m. this afternoon. TSA recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before your flight, as security lines may take up to 30 minutes.Connecticut’s Thanksgiving football tradition is here to stay, thanks to a new law preventing school boards from banning holiday games. After discussions about moving rivalry matchups, fans and coaches pushed back, ensuring iconic games like Ansonia-Naugatuck and Darien-New Canaan continue. While not every school participates, the week blends high school games with NFL and college football action, creating a special holiday vibe.In Manchester, the Thanksgiving Day Road Race saw over 12,000 participants this year, marking a return to pre-COVID numbers and its highest turnout since 2018. A beloved tradition, it continues to bring the community together in a big way.image credit: Getty Images