Tag Archive: Events and Festivals

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New Haven Night Market Returns on May 16

April 28, 2025

Mark your calendars—New Haven Night Market is back on Friday, May 16, and it’s set to light up Ninth Square with one of the city’s most anticipated evenings of the season. First launched in December 2018, the Night Market was inspired by the vibrant tradition of Chinese night markets. Since then, it’s evolved into a true celebration of New Haven’s creative spirit—bringing together food, music, art, small businesses, and community pride. This spring’s edition runs from 5–10 PM and promises a choose-your-own-adventure kind of night, with 100+ vendors lining the streets. Expect delicious eats, hands-on experiences, and live entertainment on... View Article

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Luck of the Irish St. Paddy’s Day [2025]

February 27, 2025

Each March for the past 183 years, Downtown transforms into a vibrant celebration of Irish pride for the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As Connecticut’s largest single-day spectator event, this beloved tradition has been drawing crowds since 1842. On Sunday, March 16, the St. Paddy’s Day parade returns with marching bands, festive floats, and high-energy Irish step dancers to the streets of downtown —along with plenty of Guinness [inside the pubs]  to keep the celebrations going. Step-off time is 1:30 pm.  With downtown buzzing from morning to night, this is one event you won’t want to miss.  Want... View Article

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Sea of Green, the History of New Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

February 20, 2025

New Haven, the Emerald City at the end of the rainbow. Here, holidays and festivals are embraced with fervor, and no celebration shines quite as brightly as St. Patrick’s Day. For over 180 years, we’ve been putting the march in March with the annual Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As the largest single-day spectator event in Connecticut, it draws over 300,000 residents and visitors who gather to share festive cheer and the luck of the Irish. Tracing its roots back to 17th-century Ireland, the tradition of St. Paddy’s Day parades began as acts of defiance, with “religious protests”... View Article

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How to Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Downtown New Haven

January 28, 2025

The year of the snake is upon us; welcome to 2025. Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the new year, celebrated primarily in Asian communities across China, South Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. Fireworks displays, street parades, and energetic representations of culture traditionally mark the celebration. This year’s holiday, which falls on Wednesday, January 29th, will usher in the year of the snake. On February 1st, visitors and locals will gather for Connecticut’s most prominent annual Lunar New Year celebration in New Haven. Hosted by Yale-China, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the United States and... View Article

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New Year New Haven [2025]

December 29, 2024

If you’re trading in the raucous champagne-fueled New Year’s Eve celebrations of your youth for a quieter event with your loved ones, please join us on the New Haven Green from 2:00-7:00 PM! “New Year New Haven” is the hottest family-friendly ticket in town (though there’s no ticket). This free event has it all – a Ferris wheel, ice sculptures, and festive programming for the kids. Find out more here →

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4 Signature Holiday Events Worth Checking Out

November 27, 2024

Downtown captures the magic of the season straight out of a holiday movie. Immerse yourself in a lineup of festive events and experiences that bring the spirit of the holidays to life. First up, on December 5th, the 112th Holiday Tree Lighting will spread cheer through live entertainment, amusement rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, and, of course, your neighbors.  The fun begins on the New Haven Green from 5 – 7:30 PM. But that’s not all. On December 7, The Shops at Yale will host the annual Ice Carving Competition and A Capella Concert. See professional ice carvers from New England... View Article

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Fall Annual Events: New Haven Night Market and New Haven Chalk Art Festival 2024

September 26, 2024

Now that you’ve been fed and entertained, it’s time to mix and mingle. On October 4th, we’ll see you at the New Haven Night Market, which runs from 5-10PM. And on October 12th, you’re cordially invited to gawk at the sidewalk during the New Haven Chalk Art Festival, a day of music, art, and family-friendly entertainment at the Shops at Yale. Across the Chapel and Broadway districts, our sidewalks will be adorned with elaborate chalk art designs by more than 60 talented artists.

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Fall in Love with New Haven Restaurant Week October 6 – 11, 2024

September 26, 2024

We get it, you can’t eat apizza for a month straight – though we’ve certainly tried. Luckily, National Pizza Month is not the only foodie calendar event landing in Elm City this month. Back for its 16th year, New Haven’s longest-running foodie event, New Haven Restaurant Week, returns this month from October 6-11, 2024. We’ve got 24 participating restaurants bringing hungry foodies to our city from across the state of Connecticut. Participating restaurants will offer $25 lunch specials, with all participating locations offering pre-fixe dinner experiences for $45 or $55 per person. Learn more here.

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2024 New Haven Cocktail Week

August 29, 2024

A month of cycling and apizza, are you thirsty yet? You’re in luck. This month also brings the return of New Haven Cocktail Week, running from September 15-21. Throughout this week, we will celebrate all things libations – shaken and stirred. From cocktail education and tastings to the Annual Spirits Ball at Gioia Cafe & Bar, this boozy week cannot be missed. Participants must be 21 to partake in New Haven Cocktail Week events and activities. Learn more here →

2024 New Haven Pride Fest

August 29, 2024

In the Elm City, we take our fun in doubles. Double scoops, double shots, and double Pride. Each September, New Haven celebrates its own dedicated Pride Month, with support from New Haven Pride Center. The annual Pride celebration will take place on September 7th from noon to 6 PM on Crown & Orange Street, complete with local vendors, live performances, and fun activities for the whole community. Support by showing up and showing out, or support the New Haven Pride Center directly by volunteering at one of their many programming and fundraising events. Learn more here →