Official Schedule Released for New England’s Premier Week-Long Caribbean American Cultural Celebration. "Great Vibes • Great Music • One People"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HARTFORD, CT – July 2026 — The West Indian Social Club of Hartford (WISCOH), alongside dedicated community partners, is proud to officially announce the full schedule for Celebration Week CT 2026. CelebrationWeek.org is now the official hub showcasing a variety of events hosted by WISCOH and our different community partners. While the main week of festivities runs from August 1st through August 8th, 2026, the excitement officially begins with a grand pre-festival pageant on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Transforming Greater Hartford into a vibrant epicenter of Caribbean music, food, fashion, and community pride, Celebration Week honors West Indian/Caribbean history, West Indian American/Caribbean American history, remembers ancestral roots, and unites the Caribbean diaspora.
PRE-FESTIVAL GRAND OPENER
Thanksgiving Service for Taste of the Caribbean, Windsor CT
- Date & Time: Sunday, July 26th | 10:00 AM
- Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 311 Broad St, Windsor, CT 06095
- Audience: All Ages (kids with supervision)
- Details: Come with a grateful heart, leave inspired to give back. Hosted by Grace Episcopal Church & the Taste of the Caribbean Arts & Culture, Inc.
- Website: gracewindsor.org
CADC's Miss Caribbean American Scholarship Pageant
- Date & Time: Sunday, July 26th | 4:00 PM+
- Location: Martin Luther King School, 25 Ridgefield St, Hartford, CT 06112
- Audience: All Ages (kids with supervision)
- Details: Kick off the season with a dazzling display of cultural pride, talent, and heritage hosted by the Caribbean American Dance Company (CADC).
- Website: cadance.org
West Indian Celebration on Bloomfield Town Green
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30th | 6:00 PM+
- Location: The Bloomfield Town Green, Bloomfield, CT 06002
- Audience: All Ages (kids with supervision)
- Details: Experience the vibrant sounds, flavors and traditions of the Caribbean at Bloomfield’s West Indian Celebration! Hosted by the Bloomfield Leisure Services - Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services.
- Website: bloomfieldct.gov
OFFICIAL CELEBRATION WEEK SCHEDULE (AUGUST 1ST – 8TH)
Saturday, August 1st
- Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Fest (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
- Details: An outdoor feast of authentic Caribbean flavors, island spices, live music, arts, and family-friendly cultural crafts. Hosted by Taste of the Caribbean Arts & Culture, Inc in partnership with The Riverfront Recapture.
- Audience: All Ages (kids with supervision)
- Website: TasteCT.org & Riverfront.org
Sunday, August 2nd
- Celebration Week Church Service (10:45 AM – 12:45 PM)
- Location: First Church of God, 3284 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: All Ages (kids with supervision)
- Details: A spiritual gathering of fellowship and thanksgiving to start the week. Attendees are invited to wear their national colors. As part of an annual tradition, locations rotate to honor the rich diversity of faith across the community.
- Website: fcoghartford.org
- CW Flag Raising Program/Ceremony (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Location: Caribbean Heritage Museum (CHM), 3340 Main St., Hartford, CT 06120 (Same as WISCOH Address)
- Audience: All Ages (kids with supervision)
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
- CW Barbados Night (8:00 PM+)
- Location: WISCOH, 3340 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: 21+
- Details: Dress in Bajan Flag Colors in support of Barbados Night. See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
Monday, August 3rd
- CW Saint Lucia Night (8:00 PM+)
- Location: WISCOH, 3340 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: 21+
- Details: Dress in Saint Lucian Flag Colors in support of Saint Lucia Night. See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
Tuesday, August 4th
- CW Jamaican Night – Dancing is Back! (8:00 PM+)
- Location: WISCOH, 3340 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: 21+
- Details: Dress in Jamaican Flag Colors in support of Jamaica Night! This is the night we bring dancing back to life—no more staying glued to the wall, so come out ready to have fun! While Saint Lucia Night is legendary for its high-energy dance floor, this year Jamaican Night is looking to take back the crown. See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
Wednesday, August 5th
- CW Guyana Night (Guyanese Night) (8:00 PM+)
- Location: WISCOH, 3340 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: 21+
- Details: Dress in Guyanese Flag Colors in support of Guyana Night. See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
Thursday, August 6th
- CW Meets RumPunch Thursdays (8:00 PM+)
- Location: WISCOH, 3340 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: 21+
- Details: Dress in Any Flag Colors. See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
Friday, August 7th (Golf & Unity)
- WIF's Annual Fundraising/Scholarship Golf Tournament (9:30 AM+)
- Location: Keney Park Golf Course, (171 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095)
- Audience: Primarily Mature Business & Community Leaders – However, Family Friendly.
- Details: Hit the greens for a great cause with the West Indian Foundation's annual charity tournament.
- Website: WestIndianFoundation.org
- CW ALL Island Night (8:00 PM+)
- Location: WISCOH, 3340 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: 21+
- Details: The ultimate indoor/outdoor multi-island unity party. Dress in Any Flag Colors—come even as Captain America as we celebrate American Independence, too! See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
Saturday, August 8th (The Grand Finale)
- WIIC's Connecticut Carnival / Parade & Concert (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Route: Parade kicks off at 12:00 PM at the intersection of Main St & Albany Ave, marching directly into Bushnell Park.
- Audience: All Ages (kids with supervision)
- Details: This historic West Indian Independence Celebration (WIIC) Carnival features vibrant masqueraders, steel pan music, and a massive live concert in Bushnell Park. See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: WIICHartford.org
- CW Meets GWP's Parade After Party (9:30 PM+)
- Location: WISCOH, 3340 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Audience: 21+
- Details: Dress in Any Flag Colors and keep the high energy going late into the night at the official post-carnival dance celebration. See the website for description and entertainment line-up.
- Website: CelebrationWeek.org
Venue & Ticket Information
- Admission: Community events like the Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Fest, Church Service, Flag Raising Program, and the Parade are free to the public. Admission varies for specific island night events and partner showcases. Selected tickets and registration are available online via Eventbrite via www.CelebrationWeek.org Website.
- Age Restrictions: Daytime cultural and community events are open to all ages. Evening parties for 21+ audiences.
For complete event details, ticketing links, and vendor registrations, visit the official hub at CelebrationWeek.org.
About WISCOH
The West Indian Social Club of Hartford, Inc. (WISCOH) is a landmark civic and cultural organization dedicated to preserving Caribbean heritage, fostering community empowerment, and building strong cross-cultural networks across Connecticut and beyond.
Contact: Media Relations Team
West Indian Social Club of Hartford (WISCOH), Inc.
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