The is returning to 黑料新闻鈥檚 capital this week.
The 32nd annual festival features between July 13 to July 16 including West Hartford's .
At a recent press conference, Festival President Charles Christie spoke about how talented these local groups are.
鈥淭hese young folks from Hall High and Guilford and Conard, they鈥檙e just so gifted,鈥� said Christie.
Other acts include singer , pianist , a cappella group and over .
The first free festival was held in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Monday Night Jazz concerts hosted by Hartford bassist, Paul Brown. As time passed and the festival grew, Brown gave the festival to a group of volunteers who now manage the event.
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, said the festival is one of the defining events in the city.
鈥淭his is the most beautiful weekend of the year in Hartford. You will not see a more beautiful gathering, a more diverse gathering, coming together.鈥�
The weather forecast says that there may be possible rain showers this weekend, but Christie says the event will run despite the weather.
鈥淎nd we are a rain or shine event. Bring your boots, bring your rain gear, bring your umbrellas, and come experience the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz.鈥�
Attendees are asked not to bring any 鈥�.鈥� Attendees are also asked to refrain from taking any form of cooking appliance into the park during the festival.
After this weekend, jazz celebrations continue in Hartford with the ongoing until August 14.
