HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford's Bushnell Park is a hub for summer, with concerts and events happening throughout the warm season. One of those big events will be the second Hartford Bonanza.
When and where is Hartford Bonanza?
Hartford Bonanza has been moved to Sunday, July 7 from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Bushnell Park. due to weather concerns on Saturday.
What is Hartford Bonanza?
Hartford Bonanza is Hartford's free Independence Day celebration, which features local entertainment, art, culture, food and fireworks.
What will the weather be like?
Hartford Bonanza was postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to the chances of rain and thunderstorms Saturday evening.
Sunday will be more dry, but it will be hot. Temperatures will be in the low 90s by the time Bonanza starts. It will also be humid. Lows will be in the 70s.
The FOX61 Weather Watch team has more on the weather forecast here.
How do I get to Hartford Bonanza?
Street parking in Hartford is free on weekends.
There are also multiple parking garages and lots within walking distance from Bushnell Park. Click here for an interactive map of parking areas in Hartford.
Click here for a schedule for CTRail.
Several CTfastrak and CTTransit buses make stops in downtown Hartford, near Bushnell Park.
What's there to do at Hartford Bonanza?
Expect many food trucks and vendors, including Tacos Los Mexicanos LLC, Kona Ice of Manchester and Foodtrap. There will also be two beer gardens.
There will also be local musicians and DJs performing: Eric Otero, DJ Sonia Sol, Natasha Ramos and The Casuals, and Nelson Bello & Friends featuring Simone Mone and The Score.
Fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m. to wrap up the night.
Be sure to visit the FOX61 booth and say hello!
The Bushnell Park Carousel will be open that day from noon to 8 p.m.
I can't go. How do I watch the fireworks?
Connecticut's News Station will broadcast from Hartford Bonanza on CW20 and FOX61+ from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. We will be streaming the fireworks show, starting at 9:45 p.m., in its entirety.
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