By EMILY SPARACINO / Staff Writer

CHELSEA – Rainy conditions did not keep hundreds of people from congregating on the lawn in front of Chelsea City Hall on Oct. 3 for the sixth annual Chelsea Day.

“Vendor turnout is great so far,” Chelsea High School Band Boosters Vice President Jon Curren said as he looked at dozens of tents lining the lawn. “It’s a pretty good crowd out here right now. People will still come out here and look in the rain.”

As the CHHS Band Boosters’ biggest fundraiser, Chelsea Day offers families a chance to browse handmade and retail items at vendor booths, enjoy refreshments and hear the middle and high school bands play throughout the morning and afternoon.

The event serves as the beginner band’s first public performance, Curren said.

“It kind of gives them some exposure, boosts their confidence,” he added.

Other local groups provided entertainment too.

This year’s Chelsea Day event, dubbed a “Celebration of the Arts,” was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and included an inflatable and petting zoo.

Proceeds from the event and its silent auction will go toward purchasing new instruments, uniforms and music for the band’s 175 members.