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Hartford, New Haven to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend
Hartford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m.,, while New Haven celebrates the luck of the Irish with a parade beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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Organizers postpone Hartford Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
The Hartford Puerto Rican Parade and Festival scheduled to take place Sunday is being postponed after a police officer was killed in a car crash Wednesday night.
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Puerto Rican Parade is postponed due to police officer's death in Hartford
The Hartford Puerto Rican Parade and Festival scheduled to take place Sunday is being postponed after a police officer was killed in a car crash Wednesday night. Organizers said they are postponing the event to allow the community time to heal and reflect on this tragedy. “We feel this moment is important to show our support to the Hartford Police…
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Parade, Rally to Be Held Saturday to Honor UConn Huskies After NCAA Win
The governor announced that the State of Connecticut will hold a parade and rally to honor the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team after their NCAA Championship win. Gov. Ned Lamont said the parade will be held Saturday, April 8, to congratulate the UConn men for winning its fifth men’s basketball national title Monday night. UConn won 76-59 over...
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Snow Didn't Stop 51st Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade
Despite snow and rain on Saturday, parade organizers said the 51st annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade went on as planned. The parade stepped off at 11:15 a.m. from the State Capitol building in Hartford. More than 6,000 people were expected to march in the parade including Irish dancers, pipe bands, marching bands, stilt walkers and many more....
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Hartford's St. Patrick's Day Parade Will Go On Saturday Despite Snow
With snow expected to wind down early Saturday morning, Hartford says its St. Patrick’s Day parade will go on as planned.
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Rain or Shine, Waterbury to Welcome March With St. Patrick's Day Parade
“It looks as though the sun is going to shine on the Irish tomorrow,” said Sue Gilmore, Grand Marshal for Saturday’s parade. Peggy O’Brien, coordinator for the parade, hosted by Waterbury Friends of the Hibernians, said no matter the forecast, Saturday’s celebration will go on. “We’ll have our big ceremony inside because it’s big enough to hold a lot...
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Waterbury's St. Patrick's Day Parade Will Go On Saturday
Despite the forecast, Waterbury says its St. Patrick’s Day parade will go on as scheduled on Saturday.
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New Orleans Isn't the Birthplace of Mardi Gras. This City Is
When you think of Mardi Gras, you think New Orleans. But not so fast. That’s not where it started.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022: Where to Watch and More to Know
Whether you watch bundled up on the streets of Manhattan or from the comfort of the couch, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a can’t-miss tradition. This year’s parade — the 96th annual — will feature 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and, of course, Santa…