The Annual Hartford Bonanza, the FREE Independence Day Celebration in Connecticut’s capital is taking place on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 starting at 2:00 pm. Get ready to experience a day filled with music, community, entertainment, food, and fireworks!

This event will take place in Bushnell Park, the beautiful, historic park is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States. There will be great, local music all day starting and leading into the fireworks at 9:30 pm. Come early and stick around for the final Bonanza Jam and see what our city really has to offer.

Where to Park: These are the lots and garage spots closest to Bushnell Park. If you’re parking along the street, remember that on-street parking in downtown Hartford is free on Sundays.

108 Capitol Ave lot
City Place Garage
Spruce Street Lot
Trumbull on the Park Garage

Schedule:

2:00 – 6:00 pm: Live DJ’s on stage on Trinity St.
2:00 – 8:00 pm: Bushnell Park Carousel Open for Rides
2:00 – 10:00 pm: Food Trucks and Vendors on Trinity St.
2:00 – 10:00 pm: Wood-n-Tap Beer Garden
3:00 – 8:00 pm: Ancestors in Progress, an Interactive Civic Art Exhibit on Trinity St
4:00 – 6:00 pm: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Tours
6:00-9:45 pm: Bonanza Jam Live Music Stage
8:00 – 10:00 pm: Fox 61/CW Live Television Broadcast
9:45-10:00 PM: FIREWORKS FINALE

Music Stage Schedule:

2:00 PM: DJ Eric Otero
6:30 PM: Queen Moo
7:30 PM: Dwayne Keith and Friends
8:30 PM: Jonathan Barber Stay Hartford
9:30 PM: Bonanza Jam