PHOTOS: Greenwich Sidewalk Sales Draws Thousands to The Ave

Despite a range of weather, from extreme heat to pouring rain, shoppers turned out in droves for the annual sidewalk sales, organized by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.

The sales featured over 120 retail stores and food vendors. There was also live music throughout the weekend on the front lawn of the Board of Education, including  The JD Southard Band, Quarter Moon Band and Barbara’s Serenade.

Marcia O'Kane, CEO of Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, stands outside TD Bank to give out fans for shoppers to keep cool in the heat. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Marcia O’Kane, CEO of Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, stands outside TD Bank to give out fans for shoppers to keep cool in the heat. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

The Willow Project has a stand outside of East Putnam Variety to raise money for Lynn Gulli, a second grade student at Julian Curtiss Elementary School. Lynn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia this past April. From left to right: Christine Dodaj, Brooke Dodaj, Tess Hennigen, and Lynn's mother, Cindy Moss. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

The Willow Project has a stand outside of East Putnam Variety to raise money for Lynn Gulli, a second grade student at Julian Curtiss Elementary School. Lynn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia this past April. From left to right: Christine Dodaj, Brooke Dodaj, Tess Hennigen, and Lynn’s mother, Cindy Moss. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Kathleen Bonney and Nancy Senft run the Abilis tent in front of the Board of Education building. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Kathleen Bonney and Nancy Senft run the Abilis tent in front of the Board of Education building. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Erin Jerde (right), owner of a new start up company called The Salad Jar, sets up a pop-up tent in front of the Board of Education building. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Erin Jerde (right), owner of a new start up company called The Salad Jar, sets up a pop-up tent in front of the Board of Education building. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Susan Blum sells fudge to Teresa Ginsberg at the Fudge Bar tent. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Susan Blum sells fudge to Teresa Ginsberg at the Fudge Bar tent. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Vineyard Vines dominates a corner of Greenwich Avenue and Lewis Street. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Vineyard Vines dominates a corner of Greenwich Avenue and Lewis Street. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Doris Dumoulin folds clothes under the shade of a Vineyard Vines tent. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Doris Dumoulin folds clothes under the shade of a Vineyard Vines tent. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Shoppers bustling at Vineyard Vines on the third day of the Greenwich Sidewalk Sales. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Shoppers bustling at Vineyard Vines on the third day of the Greenwich Sidewalk Sales. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Caterina Ceci organizes the clothing rack inside of Splendid. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Caterina Ceci organizes the clothing rack inside of Splendid. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Hobbs boasts big bargains inside the store. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

Hobbs boasts big bargains inside the store. July 15, 2017. Photo: Devon Bedoya

The gorgeous dresses at Persifor are on sale for $70. Our pick of the week!

The gorgeous dresses at Persifor are on sale for $70. Our pick of the week!

Sophia Scarpelli at her tent in front of the senior center on Thursday, July 13. Photo: Leslie Yager

Sophia Scarpelli at her tent in front of the senior center on Thursday, July 13. Photo: Leslie Yager

Sampling the delicious food at India Avenue Fine Indian Cuisine in front of the Board of Education building. Credit: Leslie Yager

Sampling the delicious food at India Avenue Fine Indian Cuisine in front of the Board of Education building. Credit: Leslie Yager


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