UConn championship game means watch parties, boost for businesses NBC Connecticut [Video]

Excitement is building for the Huskies as they head to their second straight championship game.

As the action gets underway in Arizona, UConn Nation will be cheering the men on with watch parties being planned.

Sunberry Restaurant staff are mixing things up in Hartford. Normally they are closed on Monday.

“We’re ready to win the championship. Go UConn,” said Jane Yon, Sunberry Restaurant manager.

They are planning to open their outdoor patio bar to serve UConn fans on Pratt Street in Hartford on Monday.

“Everyone’s here to support and we’re all here for the same cause. So it just helps downtown Hartford. It helps us certainly as a small business here, and we just love it. We love supporting UConn and we love Hartford,” said Yon.

And there could be a big crowd filling the street.

“We’re super excited. We’re bringing the big screen back to Pratt Street. It’s about …