Annual Events

Every season brings a new reason to celebrate in New Haven. With a never-ending roster of live concerts, street festivals, and sporting events year-round, you’re guaranteed to never get bored. Residents and locals alike mark their calendars for signature outdoor events like Music on the Green and the annual Holiday Tree Lighting in December. For over a century, revelers from around the world have flocked to New Haven to join the festivities, which include tasty traditions like New Haven Restaurant Week to century-old celebrations like the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. No matter what month (or mood) you’re in – the Elm City always has something to offer!

January

Flights of Fancy

March

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March – April

New Haven Restaurant Week

April

College Night on Broadway

April

Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride

April

Cherry Blossom Festival

May

New Haven Night Market

May

Dragon Boat Regatta

June

Freddy Fixer Parade

June – August

Happy Hour in the Plaza

June

International Festival of Arts & Ideas

June

New Haven Caribbean Heritage Festival

July

4th of July Fireworks

July

Flights of Fancy

July

Music on the Green

August – September

Elm Shakespeare

September

New Haven Road Race

September

Closer to Free Ride

September

New Haven Grand Prix

September

College Night on Broadway

September

New Haven Restaurant Week

October

City-Wide Open Studios

December

New Haven Holiday Tree Lighting

December

Ice Carving Competition & Demonstrations