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2018 Unity in the Community Cookout Celebrated
The 2018 Unity in the Community Cookout was celebrated on September 29th, with food, music, games and prayer, blessed with summer-like weather.
Diaspora Society Multicultural Festival, Sep 15th.
The Diaspora Multicultural Society will be hosting its 2018 Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 15th.
2018 Unity in the Community Cookout to Be Sep 29th
The 2018 annual Unity in the Community Cookout will be on Saturday, September 29th. The event is a celebration of African American culture and community, organized to bring people together in fellowship and friendship. The 2018 event will be celebrated at A.W. Stanley Park. There will be activities at the event for children, youth and […]
Hundreds Attend St. Joachim Parish Festival
The rain could not keep people away from celebration of St. Joachim Parish’s annual Festival, as hundreds of people enjoyed food, music and community celebration. The Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption was moved from its planned location on grounds St. Mary Church into the parish hall because of the weather. People […]
2018 Dożynki to be Held August 25th and 26th
New Britain’s 2018 Dożynki festival will be held on August 25th and 26th. “Join us for the 38th annual Polish Harvest Festival in New Britain,” says the event organizers, “a beautiful and festive tradition to give thanks and celebrate all things Polish!” Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. New […]
Diaspora Announces Multicultural Festival to Be September 15th
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it will be hosting its 2018 Multicultural Festival on September 15th. The Diaspora Society says that, “The festival will allow attendees to celebrate, participate in, and experience the rich diversity of our community’s populace.” There will be food, live performances, vendors and other attractions at the event. The Festival will […]
More Scenes from the 2018 Puerto Rican Festival
Filled with music, food and cultural celebration, the 2018 Puerto Rican Festival was an event enjoyed by many. Hundreds of people gathered on High Street in celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. Music filled the air and cultural celebration was everywhere. Vendors and local restaurants served delicious […]
2018 St. Joachim Parish Festival to be Aug 10th, 11th and 12th
The Saint Joachim Catholic Parish will hold its 2018 Annual Festival on August 10th, 11th and 12th. The large traditional community festival will be held on the grounds of St. Mary Church is located at 544 Main Street New Britain’s Saint Joachim Parish is a combination of the churches of Saint Mary and Saint Ann, which […]
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Festival Puertorriqueño de New Britain
Hundreds of people gathered on High Street for New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival, celebrating Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. Festive music filled the air, as people enjoyed live performances and conversation with friends. Delicious food was served. Refreshing drinks were served, as well. Visitors were able shop at […]
Puerto Rican Festival to Be Celebrated Saturday, July 21st
New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, July 21st, all afternoon and into the evening. Puerto Rican Society of New Britain President Magaly de Jesus said, that the community, “this Saturday, July 21, 2018 will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the great Puerto Rican Festival of New Britain.” The theme of the 2018 […]
Sun Shines on Little Poland for 2018 Festival
The morning’s rain broke and blue skies and sun came out to greet the thousands of people who gathered for the 2018 Little Poland Festival on April 29, 2018. The Festival, which has been held annually each spring since 2011 continued the successful attendance that it has grown to in just a few years. New Britain’s […]
2018 Puerto Rican Festival Planned for July 21st
Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez (D-AL) has introduced a resolution in the City Council that would authorize the Puerto Rican Society of New Britain to hold the 2018 Puerto Rican Festival on July 21st. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival is a long standing tradition in the community. Held on High Street, the Festival places the Puerto Rican Society of […]
2018 New Britain Little Poland Festival to Be April 29
The Polonia Business Association‘s 2018 Little Poland Festival will be held on April 29, 2018. New Britain’s Little Poland Festival is a huge celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine held annually each spring since 2011. As many as 20,000 people from across Connecticut and beyond have joined New Britain residents in the community celebration […]
St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church 2018 Dionysos Festival to Be May 18th, 19th and 20th
The Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church has announced that it will hold its 2018 Dionysos Festival on May 18th, 19th and 20th of 2018. “THIS YEAR (2018) our Annual Dionysos Festival will be held on the week AFTER Mother’s Day and the week BEFORE Memorial Day,” the congregation said on its website. The Festival is a three-day […]
Scenes from the 37th Annual Dożynki Festival
The 37th annual Dożynki Festival began on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Falcon Field in New Britain. Food, music, dancing and community celebration at the Festival continue through Sunday, the 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. The festival began with the celebration of Mass on Saturday morning, followed […]
Hundreds attend St. Mary’s Festival
Exuberant music and the scent of delicious food filled the air on the grounds of the St. Mary Catholic Church on Main Street for the annual “Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption” on August 12th. The outdoor festivities are the middle day of the three-day celebration. Hundreds attended the Festival on Saturday. […]
2017 Dożynki to be Held August 26th and 27th
The Polish American Council of Greater New Britain Charities, Inc. has announced that New Britain’s 2017 Dożynki festival will be held on August 26th and 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. This year, New Britain will be celebrating the 37th Dożynki festival. The festival begins with the celebration of […]
Puerto Rican Festival to be September 9th.
New Britain’s 2017 Puerto Rican Festival is planned for September 9th this year. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival is a long standing tradition in the community. Held on High Street, the Festival places the Puerto Rican Society of New Britain at the center of community life in the city. The Festival is a time when […]