Hartford Public Schools held a back-to-school celebration at Dunkin' Donuts Park Tuesday. There were free backpacks and school supplies for Hartford Public Schools students.
The first day of school in Hartford is Aug. 29 and families arrived and lined up for the event.
The school department said the Office of Family and Community Partnerships handed out free backpacks stuffed with school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students are families could also partake in other activities including raffles, ice cream and COVID-19 vaccinations. The event was held until 1 p.m.
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