Willimantic is a census-designated place and former city located in the town of Windham in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was at 17,737 at the 2010 census.
Willimantic is home to Eastern Connecticut State University, as well as the Windham Textile and History Museum. The city was incorporated in 1893 as a section of the town of Windham. The city government was dissolved in 1983 with the area reverting back to the town. It is also the birthplace of U.S Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut.
Willimantic is an Algonquian term for “land of the swift running water”. Prior to 1821, the village was known as Willimantic Falls, home to about twenty families and a single school district.
"3rd Thursday Street Fests" - Every third Thursday from May to September, Willimantic Renaissance, Inc hosts on Main Street a festival of musical, theatrical, visual and olfactory delights. Six stages simultaneously host a wide variety of music and entertainment for audiences of all ages. People sample authentic ethnic international cooking and local micro-brewed beer or soda. The streets are filled with around 100 vendors and crafters, street performers and children's activities. 3rd Thursday Street Fest is a community event, completely organized by volunteers and with no paid staff. The event began in 2002 and draws about 8,000 attendees.
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WILI 98.3 FM Willimantic, CT Top-40
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WKNL 100.9 FM New London, CT Oldies
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WMRD 1150 AM Middletown, CT Variety
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