Connecticut Pride - June 5, 2010

Connecticut, one of the five U.S. states that allow same-sex marriage, packs their pride celebration into one fun-filled day at the capital city of Hartford. The rally and festival draws people from all over the state, as well as from the Pioneer Valley (home to Northampton), and the Berkshires in Central and Western Massachusetts.

Maybe Martha Stewart will return to her old stopping grounds and swing by the celebration with some homemade treats. Who can say?

We've got more info on Connecticut Pride and local hot spots to check out.

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SATURDAY

Connecticut Pride Hartford Rally and Festival


 
Celebrate Pride at The Pavilion in historic Bushnell Park, the first publicly funded park in America. The celebration features food, fun, speakers, and entertainment by Inaya Day, Todd Alsup, Sister Funk, and The Hartford Harlettes.
 
Bushnell Park at the Pavilion
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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BARS

The Chez
458 Wethersfield Ave
Hartford, CT 06114
860-525-3243
A popular nightclub with a great dance scene. The cocktails are not necessarily cheap, but they’re as tasty as they are potent…a delicious and dangerous combination!

Polo

678 Maple Ave

Hartford, CT 06114

860-278-3333

Connecticut's premier nightclub and cabaret lounge. And possibly New England's most wild bar!

Tisane Tea & Coffee Bar
537 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
860-523-5417
Coffee in the morning, martinis at night. A great place to relax with friends, or to start conversations.

RESTAURANTS

Black-Eyed Sally’s

350 Asylum St
Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-7427
This fiercely independent BBQ and blues restaurant has received numerous accolades and awards from the area's leading newspapers and magazines.

Firebox
539 Broad St
Hartford, CT 06106
860-246-1222
The exposed brick, arched windows, and cathedral ceilings make this restaurant's atmosphere almost as tempting as its menu of contemporary American cuisine.

Hot Tomato’s
1 Union Pl
Hartford, CT 06103
860-249-5100
The recipient of two Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence, Hartford’s hottest Italian joint offers a signature garlic bread that cannot be missed.

HOTELS

Hilton Hartford Hotel
315 Trumbull St
Hartford, CT 06103
860-728-5151
This Hilton features extra-comfortable mattresses with lots of adjoining rooms. Geared towards business travelers and families, guests are sure to enjoy the ergonomic desks, MP3 stereos, and the pool.

The Mansion Inn
139 Hartford Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
860-646-0453
This formally decorated inn is the former home of a family of silk barons. Just fifteen minutes from Hartford, the Mansion boasts cozy fireplaces and walled gardens. This locally loved B&B received the first Manchester Cheney Brothers Historic District Preservation Award.

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