Tag Archive: Holiday

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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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5 Places to Spend New Year’s Eve in New Haven

December 26, 2023

A new year is arriving in New Haven, bringing with it a fresh calendar of Elm City happenings and many more memories created together in downtown. We may not be able to help craft your resolutions, but we can help craft your holiday plans. Whether you’re looking to spend the holiday in sequins and sipping on champagne or splitting a bottle of wine with a loved one, downtown New Haven is the place to be. If your mind is already beyond Christmas Eve and onto the ball drop, here are five places to consider booking for your New Year’s Eve... View Article

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14 Holiday Gift Shopping Spots for Everyone on Your List

December 5, 2023

The 25 days of Christmas are already well underway, which means one thing. You may be in trouble if you haven’t begun your holiday shopping yet. Time flies, deals end, and shelves grow barren, but fear not – downtown New Haven has no shortage of shopping destinations ripe for gift-givers. Forget the standard holiday candle or generic ornament, and go for something personalized. For every shape of hobbyist, downtown has many picture-perfect gifts, from unique locally-made art to one-of-a-kind vintage finds to interactive fitness experiences. Before you let the holiday shopping stress set in, check out these 14 local spots... 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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Heirloom: Home of the Holiday’s Most Festive Cocktails

December 7, 2022

If you’re looking for a classy spot to grab after-work drinks or in need of a festive cocktail recipe to serve at your next holiday gathering, then you’ve come to the right place. From pear-infused spiced rye to a barrel-aged black manhattan, make a toast to the holiday season with these delicious festive cocktails designed by Ismael Jimenez, the Head Mixologist at Heirloom in downtown New Haven.  ‘Fall Behind’ Cocktail: Inspired by the taste and feel of the autumn season, Ismael Jimenez, Head Mixologist at Heirloom, created the ‘Fall Behind’ cocktail. Take a seat at the bar at Heirloom in... View Article