Tag Archive: Events and Festivals

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For The New York Times, New Haven Is “A City of Creative Entrepreneurs”

April 17, 2024

The Elm City has once again been spotted on the refined radars of The New York Times’ readers, this time in a standalone feature story titled, “Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven.” The story highlights the best of New Haven, from the history that graces the halls of our museums and galleries, to the creative force alive in the largely Black and brown Dixwell neighborhood, to the communities fostered in the mezzanine and orchestras of the Shubert and Long Wharf Theaters.  WIth dedicated sections on museums, culture, history, and cuisine, this story is... View Article

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2024 Cherry Blossom Festival

March 28, 2024

On Sunday, April 14th, residents and visitors will come together to celebrate spring in Wooster Square at the 51st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Taking place from noon to 4:30 pm in Wooster Square Park, the festival celebrates the day the neighborhood’s famous cherry blossoms are in peak bloom. The event will feature live music, delectable treats from food trucks, and more surprises throughout the day. To learn more about one of the city’s most beautiful festivals, check out this blog post.

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Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade [2024]

February 28, 2024

Join us downtown on March 10 for the 182nd Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the largest FREE single-day spectator event in Connecticut. This year’s parade theme is “Céad Míle Fáilte — A Hundred Thousand Welcomes.”  The parade kicks off at 1:30 p.m. and will run for approximately three hours, featuring a range of experiences, rain or shine.

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How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in New Haven

January 30, 2024

The year of the dragon is upon us; welcome to 2024. 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 Saturday, February 10th, will usher in the year of the dragon. On February 24th, visitors and locals will gather for Connecticut’s largest annual Lunar New Year celebration in New Haven. Hosted by Yale-China, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the United States and China... View Article

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Mark Your Calendar for these Annual Celebrations in 2024

January 1, 2024

Another year in our rearview mirror, another year ahead. Each month, neighbors and visitors visit downtown New Haven for foodie events, community gatherings, and small business shopping. While we don’t yet know exactly what 2024 will hold for us, we’ve got a few things on the books. Read on and mark your calendar for the return of the Elm City’s most popular annual events. 2024 CELEBRATIONS CALENDAR FEBRUARY Yale-China Association’s Lunar Fest MARCH Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade JUNE Freddy Fixer Parade St. Andrew’s Society Italian Festa Caribbean Heritage Festival AUGUST Ecuadorian Civic Parade Puerto Rican Festival SEPTEMBER... View Article

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Downtown New Haven for the Holidays!

November 15, 2023

Temperatures drop, tinsel goes up, and 30,000 glimmering lights return to the New Haven Green for the 110th year in a row. The holiday season is upon us, and if you don’t believe us, check out the Green. There, you’ll find that 50 ft tall 7,000lb Norway Spruce waiting to be lit. Holiday Hallmark Charm will return to the Elm City on November 30 at 5:00 PM, as neighbors, visitors, and friends make their way to the New Haven Green to celebrate the annual tree lighting.  New Haven was one of the first cities in the nation to host a... View Article

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Small Business Saturday in Downtown New Haven

November 15, 2023

November 25th marks the return of a well-loved holiday in downtown New Haven – Small Business Saturday.  Five distinct shopping districts are located throughout the downtown neighborhood: Broadway, Chapel Street Historic, Chapel West, Ninth Square, and Whitney-Audubon – each featuring locally owned and operated retail businesses.  Click here for a list of downtown locally-owned retailer locations throughout downtown. The second annual Small Business Saturday Pop-Up will return to our city this month, at 1042 Chapel St. from 12 – 4 pm, featuring free arts and crafts, freshly popped kettle corn, live music, exclusive giveaways, and tons of fantastic shopping from... View Article

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The Glowing History of New Haven’s Annual Tree Lighting [updated 2023]

November 8, 2023

As we head into the holiday season, Market New Haven had the pleasure of speaking with Colin Caplan, New Haven resident, historian, author, and pizza historian, about everyone’s favorite holiday festivity – the 110th annual holiday tree lighting, which takes place every year on the New Haven Green. Read what he had to say about this centuries-old tradition, and what it means to the people of New Haven.  “The improvement of New Haven’s civic life became a focus of city leaders at the beginning of the 20th century, as exemplified by the first public Christmas tree lighting on the New... View Article

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New Haven Chalk Art Festival [2023]

September 28, 2023

On October 21, local artists will convene in Downtown for the annual New Haven Chalk Art Festival. Taking place from 12-4 PM at The Shops at Yale, the day will be one marked by live music, impressive art, and family-friendly entertainment. Across the Chapel and Broadway districts, more than 75 of New England’s most talented artists will come together to create elaborate and stunning chalk art designs, all of which will be voted on by attendees to select the best of the best, crowning a first, second, and third place winner as well as a best amateur.  After strolling and... View Article

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New Haven Pride 2023

August 30, 2023

Drum roll, please. New Haven Pride will return to the Elm City on September 23! The annual block party will take place on Orange and Crown Streets from 12 – 6pm and feature small businesses, community members, and an all LGBTQ+ roster of performing talent. Organized by the The New Haven Pride Center – one of Connecticut’s leading LGBTQ+ non profits and the only organization focused on LGBTQ+ representation in the arts – the local-loved annual event creates a space to empower Greater New Haven LGBTQIA+ individuals to thrive and uplift each other.