Curlfriends in the Park 2024 Festival Guide
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YOU MADE IT!
Get ready for a day filled with love, laughter, and the magic of curls at Curlfriends in the Park 2024. Founded by the amazing Luvena Leslie, the heart and soul behind The Curly Hair Salon, this event is all about embracing our curls and celebrating the beauty of diversity.
OUR FEATURED GUESTS
We have some of the most talented people in Connecticut coming through to make today amazing. Get to know some of our featured guests and festival contributors.
THE FESTIVAL LINEUP
12.00 pm
Attendee check-in
Welcome by our festival host, Merieta B.
Music by festival DJ, DJ Too Much
1.30 pm
Curlfriends Fashion Show by Drip World Tours stylist, Natacha Jean
2.30 pm
Bellydancing Workshop with Middle Eastern Dance’s Kelvia Flores
3.00 pm
Learn more about CITA PARK and a special announcement
3.15 pm
Rock out with DJ Too Much
Meet Our Vendors
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Connex is one of Connecticut's largest credit unions with over $1 Billion in assets and serving more than 70,000 members across 8 branches.
Connex Credit Union is a Curlfriend sponsor and will information for you to learn more about their financial products.
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Custom and handmade jewelry.
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Natural handmade skin and hair products. Along with some great fragrance oils.
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Liplock LLC is a black owned sister business (Athena & Melissa Murphy) selling vegan and cruelty free cosmetics such as liquid matte lipstick, lipgloss, and lipliners. They sell soy candles as well.
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M/M Lux Candle Co. is an all natural 100% soy wax candle company. Handmade and pour all scented candles. Owned by two women with love and positive energy.
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Melissa's Holistic Healing Sea Moss is an exciting health and wellness venture from a veteran and woman owned LLC. Specializing in sea moss, their holistic services are designed to nourish and heal the body from the inside out.
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At Momma Kiss Kitchen Cuisine we offer state of the art cuisine experience that will not only leave you full and happy but also satisfied with our services.
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More Than a Wrap is a headwrap accessory business aiming to empower women to embrace their natural hair, wear headwraps with confidence, and take pride in their individuality through creative styles.
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Raw Juicescape is an organic juice bar located downtown New Haven, CT serving organic juices, smoothies, herbal drinks, and seamoss.
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Syn Luxe Bar is a all natural skin care brand for those who need to practice more SELF CARE in their day-to-day lives.
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Treasure Beads is an inspirational waist bead company providing women with a transformative experience like no other.
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We aim to make sustainable living commonplace with high-performing brands that are a force for good, taking action for a more sustainable and equitable world.
Unilever will have a sample table available for you to explore. -
Handmade crochet jewelry.
You are invited to the official CURLFRIENDS After Party. Every CURLFRIENDS ticket holder has free entry to the after party.
OUR SPONSORS
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Connex Credit Union
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Arts & Culture
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Loo Haven
FAQs
What can I expect at Curlfirends?
Be prepared for all the awesome vendors including food & beverage, beauty, clothing, accessories, and more. Speciality food trucks, selfie wall, giveaways, and SWAG bags for for VIP ticket holders.
What should I bring?
Come prepared with your favorite Curlfriends, picnic blanket, chairs, positive attitude, great hair, hot outfit, and of course your favorite charcuterie boards and picnic setup.
Must I have curls to attend?
No, our straight-haired, braided, and loc’d friends are welcome to attend.
Are men invited?
Absolutely! And they wouldn’t want to miss it. We have room for them to enjoy, party, and check out all the ways to stay ‘so fresh & so clean.’
Are tickets refundable?
Tickets are not refundable. You can transfer them to another person if you are not able to make it.
Is there a rain date?
Yes! If the weather happens to change its mind and rain our event will take place the following Sunday, June 30th.