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Mayor Toni Harp promoting the CB3B basketball tournament.
The city has officially rescheduled the CB3B concert for Aug. 15 at Floyd Little Athletic Center at Hillhouse High.
City spokesperson Laurence Grotheer announced the new concert details in a Tuesday afternoon press release. The show had previously been planned for Aug. 3 to coincide with an annual 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament outside of City Hall.
The city then cancelled the concert at the request of the city’s police chief, who was concerned about not having enough police officers on hand to work overtime at the highly anticipated concert. That led to public outcry over the postponed show, and a subsequent video rapprochement between Harp and local rapper Snowprah.
Read below for more details on the rescheduled concert.
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp announced today new arrangements for the CB3B concert originally planned for August 3. Mayor Harp said officials from a half-dozen city departments have new details for the event now set to take place at 6:00 p.m. on August 15 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center.
The performers scheduled to entertain that evening remain the same: the event will honor New Haven’s own Troy Taylor and feature musical guests PnB Rock, Sammie, Avery Wilson, and some local New Haven talent as well.
This event is a free, ticketed, general admission event with limited seating. Free tickets for this event can be obtained via Eventbrite at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-haven-ysd-presents-free-concert-with-pnb-rock-sammie-and-avery-wilson-tickets-66958916923?aff=affiliate1. No one will be admitted without a ticket; those under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Concert goers are asked to arrive at the venue early with an electronic ticket ready to be scanned – doors will open at 4:30 p.m. All ticketed attendees will be required to pass through a security checkpoint upon entering the facility; no leaving and re-entry will be permitted. No hoodies or bags will be allowed into the facility and the security staff reserves the right to deny anyone access into the venue for any reason.
Pick up and drop off for those receiving rides to the show will be at the corner of Sherman and Henry streets. Those driving to the event are encouraged to carpool.
And as a reminder, Floyd Little Athletic Center policy prohibits outside food or beverages; none will be allowed into the facility.