On July 4, 2026, Hartford bonanza will help Connecticut’s Capital City commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence…

Celebrations will occur at Bonanza in Bushnell Park, across the City, and throughout the State. Hartford Bonanza & First Night Hartford, Inc., are proud Affiliates of the America 250 CT Commission.

  • Hartford

    America 250 presents a momentous opportunity to think about our past, our present, and our future together. The commemoration is likely to be one of the city’s largest events in a generation. We will need your support to meet the moment!

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  • Get Involved

    Whether you would like to collaborate, partner, sponsor, perform, exhibit, vend or volunteer… we want to hear from you!

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  • Across the state

    Artists, historians, and organizations big and small will be commemorating America 250 in all kinds of ways. Learn more about whats is being planned statewide.

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