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PARK RULES & REGULATIONS - Please note: Due to liability and legal restrictions, no outside alcoholic beverages of any kind may be brought into the Riverfront Parks by any party. Riverfront Recapture is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor for consumption in the Riverfront Parks. 

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Part of our International Festival Series presented by Lincoln Financial Foundation, this festival brings you an evening of music featuring some of the best international Latin Jazz and Salsa artists.

The festival showcases some of the most talented international artists in Latin Jazz and Salsa.  Former students of Guakía and founding members of Guakibomjazz (Guakía’s Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra), pianist Damian Curtis, bassist Luques Curtis, pianist/composer Saccai Curtis, trumpeter Joel González and percussionist Nelson Bello, today professional international musicians in their own right, will be the opening act.  They will be followed by master trumpeter Charlie Sepúlveda and His Turnaround ensemble.  A Big Band Orchestra conducted by Maestro Ray González will pay tribute to the music of two great legends: Tito Puente and Tito Rodríguez.  The orchestra will feature legendary singer/composer:  Miguel “Meñique” Barcasnegras, singer Raúl Luis Santos, timbal player Edwin Clemente, bass player Hector “Máximo” Rodríguez and pianist Sammy Gali.

The mission of the “The Ray González Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival” is to heal with music the soul of the community and nourish it’s yearning for music of excellence.  The festival is hosted by Riverfront Recapture and is free to the public.  Jazz and Salsa lovers of all nationalities—bring your dancing shoes and join us at the Plaza on July 12th!

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Merchandise Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food and merchandise vending. Merchandise vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Rain Date: Sunday, July 27

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Location: Great River Park

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

For full details: www.ccgs.org

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Event Schedule:
3-8pm Performances by members of the Connecticut Guitar Society
8pm Daniel Salazar, Jr. and his ensemble with the Hartford Festival Orchestra. The internationally acclaimed guitarist and Guitar Under the Stars founder will perform popular Spanish classics and new, original works, accompanied by an ensemble of international musicians and the Hartford Festival Orchestra conducted by Brian Sparks.

Rain Date: September 7

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Merchandise Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food and merchandise vending. Merchandise vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Merchandise Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food and merchandise vending. Merchandise vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.