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The UConn Huskies parade Saturday in Hartford will march from Capitol to XL Center with parking available and limited street closings

The UConn Huskies parade Saturday in Hartford will march from Capitol to XL Center with parking available and limited street closings

The UConn Huskies parade Saturday in Hartford will march from Capitol to XL Center with parking available and limited street closings

The parade celebrating UConns 5th mens basketball championship will march from the state Capitol to the XL Center, followed by a rally on Pratt Street

The parade celebrating UConns 5th mens basketball championship will march from the state Capitol to the XL Center, followed by a rally on Pratt Street

The parade celebrating UConns 5th mens basketball championship will march from the state Capitol to the XL Center, followed by a rally on Pratt Street

The events industry is rebounding as COVID-weary patrons shed their masks and fears of being in public and return to in-person gatherings. While pandemic-induced restrictions brought events to a standstill in 2020, canceling everything from sporting events to concerts to corporate functions, the number of events scheduled at local venues — and the number of people who attend them — are increasing. Ben Weiss, general manager of the Hartford Wolf Pack, XL Center and Pratt & Whitney Stadium...

Artists younger than 21 are being sought for Amplify, a new open-mic series starting on June 28 on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford.

Pratt Street Salsa Socials are coming back for the summer, with five Friday evenings for dancing in the streets of downtown Hartford.