Here are some of my favorite photos from the 2026 Freddy Fixer Parade. At the bottom of this post you’ll find a link to the full gallery containing nearly 600 photos from today’s parade. There are also links to the last few Freddy Fixer Parades. You’re welcome to download and share them for personal use. […]
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Honoring a New Haven Hero
Yesterday, I had the privilege of photographing Be Your Own Hero, a powerful new play that pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Fred F. Smith. He is the beloved “Freddy Fixer,” a true New Haven Hero. I’ve photographed the Freddy Fixer Parade year after year. This performance felt like a powerful extension […]
Freddy Fixer Parade 2025: Marching Strong Through the Heart of New Haven
Despite unseasonably cool temps in the low 60s, the 2025 Freddy Fixer Parade brought warmth and energy to the streets of New Haven. Thousands lined Dixwell Avenue to cheer on marching bands, drill teams, dancers, community groups, and motorcycle clubs in one of the city’s most cherished annual traditions. The parade celebrated Black culture, local […]
Yaledancers – Stunning Black and White Dance Photos
YaleDancers invited me to photograph a special promotional session ahead of their spring performance, and the results were electric. We ended up with these stunning black and white dance photos. We transformed the space into one of motion and light—where every leap, turn, and gesture told part of a larger story. The dancers brought intensity […]
Stunning Shots of the Electrifying 2024 Freddy Fixer Parade
The Freddy Fixer Parade holds a profound significance within the Dixwell, Newhallville community, and New Haven as a whole. The parade has become a signature New Haven event, serving as a vibrant celebration of unity, culture, and history. The Freddy Fixer Parade is the oldest Black American parade in New England and is something we […]
