Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Archives | Riverfront Recapture Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:54:29 -0500 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://riverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-riverfront-recapture-10-32x32.png Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Archives | Riverfront Recapture 32 32 Capital City Pride https://riverfront.org/events/pridefest/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://riverfront.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=45444 Capital City Pride is the next evolution of Hartford Pride and will be an experience unlike anything else in Connecticut.]]> Capital City Pride is the next evolution of Hartford Pride and will be an experience unlike anything else in Connecticut. Interested in vending at this event? Register here.
Tentative Schedule:
  • 11 am – 5 pm: Pride on Pratt – a daytime family-friendly street fair along Hartford’s iconic Pratt Street.
  • 5 – 9 pm: PrideFEST and Concert – a more adult-themed neon/glow party featuring up-and-coming live artist performances spanning various musical genres.
  • 10 pm – 2 am: Pride Afterparty @ The Chez – the celebration continues into the night at Hartford’s premiere LGBTQ+ destination

Parking: Free parking for this event is available on-street on both sides of the river. Paid, convenient parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage – park on the fifth floor and use the exit on the north side of the garage, allowing direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

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]]> 2026-06-13 4:00 pm 2026-06-13 9:00 pm 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA Arts & Culture, Festival, Free, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Music Hartbeats & Eats https://riverfront.org/events/foodtruckfestival/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://riverfront.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=41161 Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster, lawn games and live music, you’ll find it all at our annual food & music festival. ]]>

Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster, lawn games and live music, you’ll find it all at our annual food & music festival.

Interested in vending at this event? Register here.


Parking: Free on-street parking is available on both sides of the river. Paid parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage—park on the fifth floor and exit via the north side for direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

 

 

 

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]]> 2026-07-16 11:00 am 2026-07-16 8:00 pm 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA Arts & Culture, Festival, Free, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Music Hartbeats & Eats https://riverfront.org/events/foodtruckfestival/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://riverfront.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=41161 Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster, lawn games and live music, you’ll find it all at our annual food & music festival. ]]>

Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster, lawn games and live music, you’ll find it all at our annual food & music festival.

Interested in vending at this event? Register here.


Parking: Free on-street parking is available on both sides of the river. Paid parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage—park on the fifth floor and exit via the north side for direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

 

 

 

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]]> 2026-07-17 11:00 am 2026-07-17 8:00 pm 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA Arts & Culture, Festival, Free, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Music Hartbeats & Eats https://riverfront.org/events/foodtruckfestival/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://riverfront.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=41161 Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster, lawn games and live music, you’ll find it all at our annual food & music festival. ]]>

Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster, lawn games and live music, you’ll find it all at our annual food & music festival.

Interested in vending at this event? Register here.


Parking: Free on-street parking is available on both sides of the river. Paid parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage—park on the fifth floor and exit via the north side for direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

 

 

 

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]]> 2026-07-18 11:00 am 2026-07-18 8:00 pm 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA Arts & Culture, Festival, Free, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Music Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival https://riverfront.org/events/taste-of-the-caribbean-jerk-festival/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://riverfront.org/events/taste-of-the-caribbean-jerk-festival/ Experience the island vibes of the Caribbean; no passport required. The Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival brings the Caribbean to you with a carnival, island cuisine, tropical drinks, and island rhythms performed by internationally renowned musicians during a free, day-long, family-friendly festival. ]]> Experience the island vibes of the Caribbean; no passport required. The Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival brings the Caribbean to you with a carnival, island cuisine, tropical drinks, and island rhythms performed by internationally renowned musicians during a free, day-long, family-friendly festival.

Interested in vending at this event? Register here.

Parking: Free parking for this event is available on-street on both sides of the river. Paid, convenient parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage – park on the fifth floor and use the exit on the north side of the garage, allowing direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

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]]> 2026-08-01 1:00 pm 2026-08-01 8:30 pm 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA Arts & Culture, Festival, Free, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Music Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival https://riverfront.org/events/riverfront-asian-festival/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://riverfront.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=39814 Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures through traditional music and dance, hands-on art activities, food, and martial arts demonstrations on the upper plaza with community and club teams racing on the river. Register a team, or cheer on your favorite paddlers.]]> Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures through traditional music and dance, hands-on art activities, food, and martial arts demonstrations on the upper plaza with community and club teams racing on the river. Register a team, or cheer on your favorite paddlers.

Parking:
Free parking for this event is available on-street on both sides of the river. Paid, convenient parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage – park on the fifth floor and use the exit on the north side of the garage, allowing direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

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]]> 2026-08-15 8:00 am 2026-08-15 4:00 pm 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA Arts & Culture, Festival, Free, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Music