Great to Live in Danbury Night - Danbury Hat Tricks

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DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks, in partnership with the City of Danbury, are thrilled to announce our 2^nd Annual "Great to Live in Danbury Night," a special event celebrating the vibrant community and the incredible people who make Danbury an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive. This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23rd, 2026, as the Hat Tricks face off against the Watertown Wolves at the Danbury Ice Arena.

“Great to Live in Danbury Night” is a chance for the community to come together in celebration of everything that makes Danbury unique. The evening is dedicated to recognizing Danbury’s educators, business leaders, first responders, and other outstanding contributors. “Great to Live in Danbury Night” promises an unforgettable experience that blends the excitement of professional hockey with a heartfelt tribute to the city’s community spirit.

Nominate a Danbury Champion:

The Hat Tricks and the City of Danbury invite residents to nominate individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. Honorees will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and their families and will be celebrated during the evening’s festivities.

Submit Nominations Here

Key Highlights of the Night:

Honoring Danbury Champions: Distinguished community members will be celebrated during an on-ice ceremony.
Interactive Displays: Local businesses and philanthropic organizations will have the opportunity to set up displays on the concourse to share their missions and services.
Family-Friendly Fun: Games, giveaways, and surprises for fans of all ages.
Discounted Tickets: Danbury residents and/or workers can enjoy a special rate of 50% off by using the code DANBURY when purchasing tickets.

Special Activities:

Mayor’s Involvement: Danbury’s Mayor will drop the ceremonial first puck, address the crowd, and join the game’s webcast.
Fundraising Component: A portion of proceeds from tickets purchased with the code DANBURY (Danbury residents and/or Danbury workers) will be donated to the New Hope Baptist Church

"Our 2nd Annual Danbury Night with the Hat Tricks is an awesome opportunity to celebrate our hometown team and the all that our city has to offer.," Mayor Roberto Alves said. "We're proud to work with the Hat Tricks in hosting this special community event, I'm looking forward to seeing the members of our community as we cheer on the Rabbits."

“This is our 2nd year of working with the City of Danbury and I can't wait to see how it takes off.,” Danbury Hat Tricks President Herm Sorcher said. “This is a way for us to say thank you to the community that has supported us so passionately. We can’t wait to shine a spotlight on the incredible people and organizations that make Danbury a great place to call home.”

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