Happy New Year from Market New Haven, Inc., and welcome to the January edition of the info new haven e-newsletter!

2023 is here and Downtown is returning as a haven for new years’ resolutions. Are you looking to revamp your home or wardrobe? Be sure to check out downtown shops for post-holiday deals. Looking to swap out Starbucks lattes for matchas over ice? Read on for a list of some of New Haven’s best coffee and tea spots. Scroll down to peruse our annual events calendar – and remember, whatever we’re planning, you’re always invited.

Looking for out of the box winter fun? Stop by the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery this month, where you’ll find the largest collection of British art outside of the UK and a diverse collection of more than 200,000 works.  Both museums are FREE and a well-heated respite from the January chill. While you’re busy celebrating a new year, visit the New Haven Museum for a look into the past. From New Haven’s early days as a puritan village, to our future as a thriving metropolitan area – learn all about how our city has evolved through time.

New Haven Celebrates

Throughout the year, New Haven locals mingle and meet with the help of a comprehensive celebration calendar.  Steeped in tradition, annual celebrations honor our city’s diversity, culture, and neighborhood histories dating back over 100 years.

Lunar Fest (est. 2016)
Audubon Neighborhood | January 28, 2023

Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade (est. 1842)
Downtown | March 12, 2023

Freddy Fixer Parade (est. 1962)
Dixwell & Newhallville Neighborhoods | May 2023

St. Andrew’s Society Italian Festa (est. 1900)
Wooster Square Neighborhood | June 2023

Caribbean Heritage Festival (est. 2014)
Dixwell Neighborhood | June 2023

Ecuadorian Civic Parade (est. 2015)
Downtown | August 2023

Puerto Rican Parade (est. 1988)
Downtown | August 2023

PRIDE Fest (est. 2000)
Downtown | September 2023

New Haven Holiday Tree Lighting (est. 1913)
Downtown | December 2023

Owner of EBM Vintage in Downtown New Haven, Carol Orr has nearly two decades of experience in local business. Her store, which first opened in 2008, is located in Ninth Square and serves visitors and locals alike the best in vintage clothes, decor, and knick knacks. Here’s what she has to say about New Haven.

Most Popular Item In The Shop: “The best money maker at my shop are the vintage clothes, but the most commonly purchased items are the vintage black and white photographs.”

What Neighborhood Do You Call Home?: “I live in East Rock. I love the vibe on the street with all of the local shops and people hanging out at sidewalk cafes.”

What Style Influences EBM Vintage?: “I pull a lot from my personal style, which changes over the years. I usually prefer things that are 30 to 40 years old, they tend to have more unique style, be of better quality, and made with better materials.”

1/25 Step Afrika!
Shubert Theatre

1/27 Nikki Glaser: The Good Girl Tour
College Street Music Hall

1/28 Almost Queen:  A Tribute to Queen
College Street Music Hall