05/01/2026
🚨FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY UNITES FOR “FAIR HAVEN DAY”🚨‼️Share‼️Share‼️
Neighborhood Parade, Festival & Wrestling Show – Saturday, May 2, 2025
New Haven, CT – May 1, 2026 — JUNTA for Progressive Action and the Fair Haven community invite you to an extraordinary neighborhood celebration on Saturday, May 2, featuring a vibrant community parade, free neighborhood festival, and exciting wrestling show: the fourth annual re-imagined Fair Have Day.
More than 800 parade participants, including school bands, community organizations, youth groups, and popular characters, will march down Grand Avenue to kick off the celebration. A full day of festivities follows on the grounds of Fair Haven School, offering live music, multicultural dance, local food and craft vendors, sports clinics, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Over 90 resource tables will offer information on healthcare, youth programs, voter registration, job training, social services, and more.
“Fair Haven Day embodies the spirit of community and unity,” said Kiana Cintron, Youth Leader & Project Manager at JUNTA. “It’s a testament to our shared values, diverse cultures, and support for one another. Join us as we celebrate our past, embrace our present, and shape our future together!”
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Parade
Where: Martinez School, 100 James Street
Lineup: 9:30 a.m. | Step-Off: 11:00 a.m.
Route: James Street → Grand Avenue → Fair Haven School
Festival
Where: Fair Haven School Grounds, 164 Grand Avenue
Time: 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Includes: Live music, food, vendors, performances, and activities.
🔴 Elm City Wrestling Show
Where: Fair Haven School Gymnasium
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
