The Year in Photos
As we celebrate the new year and reflect on all the things that made 2023 special, we’ve been looking at all of our photos to put together a “Top 10 Photos of the Year” post. Going through albums of exciting events and popular programming, one thread that stands out are the dozens of photos that include attendees taking their own! In these photos of the moments we found most memorable, you can usually find someone in the shot preserving the memories for their own camera roll.
So, what made you zoom, click, and post this past year? Whether it’s a brightly colored costumed creature or a group of harmonious local musicians, we love seeing which attractions garnered the most attention and made it onto your screens.
Here is our collection of 2023 in Photos- the scenes that also made you stop and capture the moment as well.
Festival goers meet a dragon at Lunar Night Cultural Festival, January 2023
Colorful paper lanterns, twinkling lights, and brightly colored costumes filled the camera rolls of festival-goers at January’s Lunar Night Cultural Festival. This event brought festivities, food, and fun to the Inner Harbor for a weekend of cultural celebration and much-needed excitement this past winter.
A captivated crowd braves the cold to watch an ice sculptor at Harbor Point’s Ice Festival, January 2023.
A cold January day was the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of ice! Harbor Point’s central plaza brought bundled-up crowds to see live ice sculpting and the creation of some beautiful sculptures (and photo props).
Fans cheer and sing along during the Trash Wheel song at Mr. Trash Wheel’s Earth Day Birthday Party, April 2023
Fast forward to spring at Pierce’s Park, where an eager crowd of Mr. Trash Wheel enthusiasts gathers every year to celebrate Earth Day alongside the water wheel’s birthday. The event is always an affair to behold with sing a longs, performances, and googly-eyed cupcakes galore.
Crowd applauds a performance at the season opener of Baltimore by Baltimore, June 2023
Baltimore by Baltimore returned this year to celebrate local talent and showcase Baltimore artistry on the mainstage Kicking off in June, the series had 6 producers with 6 unique perspectives and themes for half a year of sparking creativity at the Inner Harbor.
Paddlers pass by Harbor East as part of the annual Floatilla event, June 2023
Sparkles on the water, glimpses of fish beneath the surface, a rock band performing on Mr. Trash Wheel- these are just some of the things paddlers kept their eyes peeled for during last year’s Floatilla! The annual event is a celebration of water recreation in the harbor, with paddlers journeying on kayak or stand up paddle board from Canton to the Inner Harbor.
Fireworks light up the Inner Harbor as crowds watch from Rash Field, July 2023
Crowds gathered all along the harbor this summer to watch the annual 4th of July fireworks. The show was particularly iconic from Rash Field, with a dazzling display erupting behind the Inner Harbor skyline.
Local musician Zadia performs at Rash Field to kick off the Sunset Jams Concert Series, September 2023
Live music set against the backdrop of a golden glowing harbor- what better way to spend those early fall evenings in the city? Sunset Jams brought community to Rash Field to enjoy free, family friendly programming at the prettiest time of day from September-October.
Little Amal visits the Inner Harbor as part of her North American tour, September 2023
Little Amal, a 12 foot puppet of a Syrian Refugee, visits cities all over the world to promote peace and community for refugees. She visited Baltlimore for 3 days in September and walked through the Inner Harbor with a group of local supporters.
4 year old Wiley enjoys meeting a goat at the Harbor Harvest festival petting zoo, October 2023
Harbor Harvest Children’s Festival created a microcosm of country life right in the heart of the city. Kids and parents alike were delighted by the sights of a petting zoo, hay maze, pumpkin patch, and more fall-themed festivities.
Vintage vendors of Standing Ovation and Rabid Hole all set up for the Holiday Makers Market at Harborplace, Dec 2023
Talk about a transformation! This year’s Holiday Makers Market took over Light St Pavilion at Harborplace, turning the building into a treasure hunt of vintage finds, artsy gifts, and festive lights.
There’s no way to stop at just 10 photos from an entire year of festivities
and fun!
Keep on scrolling through to see more of our favorite photographs from this unforgettable year.
