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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<\/a>.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Tentative Schedule:<\/div>\n
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  • 11 am – 5 pm: Pride on Pratt – a daytime family-friendly street fair along Hartford’s iconic Pratt Street.<\/li>\n
  • 5 – 9 pm: PrideFEST and Concert – a more adult-themed neon\/glow party featuring up-and-coming live artist performances spanning various musical genres.<\/li>\n
  • 10 pm – 2 am: Pride Afterparty @ The Chez – the celebration continues into the night at Hartford’s premiere LGBTQ+ destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Parking:<\/strong>\u00a0Free 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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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