Black · Juneteenth · Hartford, Connecticut
Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration
A one-day Juneteenth celebration held on both banks of the Connecticut River, at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford and Great River Park in East Hartford. It is hosted by the City of Hartford, the Town of East Hartford and Riverfront Recapture, with a mainstage, DJs, food trucks and a wellness village.
What to expect
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Celebrations often include parades, music, food, history programs and family activities.
Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration has included live music, djs, food trucks, mental health wellness village and family activities.
Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration was first held in 2026. The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026.
- Live music
- DJs
- Food trucks
- Mental health wellness village
- Family activities
Where it happens
Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration is held at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (Hartford) and Great River Park (East Hartford) in Hartford, Connecticut. It is one of 19 cultural festivals in Connecticut on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
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- JulTBA2027Hartford Latino FestHartford, CTHispanic and LatinoSame city
- JunTBA2027Out Film CT: Connecticut LGBTQ Film FestivalHartford, CTLGBTQ+Same city
- AugTBA2027Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian FestivalHartford, CTAsian American and Pacific IslanderSame city
- AugTBA2027Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk FestivalHartford, CTBlackSame city
- AugTBA2027West Indian Independence Celebration (Hartford Carnival)Hartford, CTBlackSame city
Questions about Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration
- When is Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026.
- Where is Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration held?
- Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (Hartford) and Great River Park (East Hartford) in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Is Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration as free to attend.
- What happens at Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration?
- Events have included: live music, djs, food trucks, mental health wellness village, family activities.
- Who organizes Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration?
- Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration is organized by City of Hartford, Town of East Hartford and Riverfront Recapture. Their official site is riverfront.org/events/juneteenth.
- What other cultural festivals are near Hartford?
- The closest others on this calendar are Día de Muertos Community Celebration in Hartford, CT (same city); Hartford Latino Fest in Hartford, CT (same city); Out Film CT: Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival in Hartford, CT (same city).
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More Black festivals in June 2027
- Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-AtkinsKansas City, MissouriJune 13
- ODUNDE FestivalPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 13
- 1865 FestChicago, IllinoisJune 18-19
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music FestivalAtlanta, GeorgiaJune 18-20
- Buffalo Juneteenth FestivalBuffalo, New YorkJune 19-20
- Iowa Juneteenth Neighbor's Day CelebrationDes Moines, IowaJune 19