First Night Hartford 2026

Schedule

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Bushnell Park | Hartford, CT

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First Night Hartford 2026: Wednesday, December 31, 2025!
First Night Hartford is our capital city's New Year's Eve tradition! This full day of art, music, food & community includes two spectacular fireworks shows in Bushnell Park at 6 pm and midnight viewed throughout the city by thousands of residents and visitors. Enjoy multicultural performances, kids' activities, carousel rides, ice skating and other fun in Bushnell Park along with events & entertainment at our partner venues around Downtown.
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Bushnell Park, Bushnell Park Carousel, 1 Jewell St, Hartford, CT 06103, United States,Hartford, Connecticut

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