Invitation to Submit Requests for Event Partnership Support

Downtown Bridgeport is a commercial area that represents and serves a diverse tapestry of the wider Bridgeport community. It’s our public parks, independently owned restaurants and shops, and the vibrant arts and culture offerings in the neighborhood that create connection points and foster the sense of community so special to the Downtown and the city.

The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District’s (DSSD) cultural programming provides an array of diverse activities that encourage our small businesses, residents, office workers, and visitors to connect and add vibrancy to the Downtown neighborhood, and drives customers to explore and shop Downtown. The connections forged through attendance at these events serve to increase feelings of belonging and pride in the neighborhood.

Each year, we partner with local event producers to enhance our ability to achieve those outcomes. The application period has closed for events planned for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, within the district boundaries (review the boundaries in the Our District and Services section here).

The application process for events planned after June 30, 2027, will open in 2027.