Fourth of July Fireworks in CT

Fourth of July fireworks displays and Independence Day Parades and Events in Connecticut.


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Organized alphabetically first by date and then by town. Fireworks times are after dark unless otherwise stated. Raindates are listed where available.


Tuesday, July 1st 2008

7/1/2008 Vernon, time 9:40 pm
Location: Henry Park, Town of Vernon
www.vernon-ct.gov/july_in_the_sky.html
Rain Date: 7/2/2008



Wednesday, July 2nd 2008

MILFORD FIREWORKS & LIVE CONCERT
Sponsored By The Westfield Mall Milford
Wednesday JULY 2nd, 2008, at 4:00 pm
Honoring Our Heroes Celebration! 3 Bands In Concert With American Idol Superstar Josh Gracin
General Admission $ 1.00 Adults (collected at the door)
Kids under 10 FREE
Concert & Fireworks For All AGES
Family Amusements & Activities, Food, Drinks & More
The Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
1201 Boston Post Road, Upper Level Parking Garage, Milford, CT
UPPER LEVEL PARKING GARAGE
www.WESTFIELD.com
www.cancuncharlies.com


7/2/2008 Moodus, time: 9 pm
Sunrise Resort Grounds, Sunrise Resort - $5 per carload
www.sunriseresort.com
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


7/2/2008 Orange, time: after dusk
Around the Town Magazine, High Plains Community Center


7/2/2008 Shelton, time: after dusk
Shelton Town Hall, 37 Canal St., Shelton
Rain Date: 7/3/2008



Thursday, July 3rd 2008

7/3/2008 Killingly, time: 9 pm
Own Bell Park, Town of Killingly
www.killingly.org
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


7/3/2008 Madison, time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Visible from ALL Town Beaches and Hammonasset State Park
www.madisonct.org/docs/mad-4th-08.htm


7/3/2008 Meriden, time: 9:30 pm
Hubbard Park, Town of Meriden
www.cityofmeriden.org


MIDDLETOWN FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Municipal Bldg. lawn at deKoven Drive & Court Street
Featuring live music, Food/Refreshments Vendors and Fireworks over the Connecticut River.
6 p.m. The Middletown High School Jazz Band
7 p.m. Eight to the Bar
9 p.m. The Middletown Symphonic Band
www.cityofmiddletown.com
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/3/2008 Norwalk, time: after dusk
Barge off Calf Pasture Beach, City of Norwalk
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/3/2008 Stamford, time: after dusk
Cumming Beach - Offshore Barge, City of Stamford
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/3/2008 Stratford, time: 9 pm
Short Beach Park, City of Stratford
www.townofstratford.com
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/3/2008 Westport, time: 9:15 pm
Barge of Compo Beach, Westport
Sponsored by Westport Police Athletic League
www.westportct.gov
Rain Date: 7/7/2008



Friday, July 4th 2008

7/4/2008 Bristol, time: after dusk
Lake Compounce, 271 Enterprise Dr., Bristol
www.lakecompounce.com


The Chester Annual Four on the 4th Road Race
Competition prizes for participants and festivities for onlookers. Live Music Race through the hills of Chester, CT
Registration, $15 - Pre-June 25th, or $20 day of race.
Friday, July 4, 2008, 10, 00 am SHARP
Chester Center at the Flag Pole, Chester, CT


7/4/2008 Fairfield, time: after dusk
Barge off Jennings Rd., Town of Fairfield
www.fairfieldct.org
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


Groton 4th of July Parade
"Hometown Heroes" Grand Marshal Bill Jervis. The Parade starts at Poquonnock Plains Park and travels along Route 1 to the Groton Shopping Plaza.
Friday, July 4th 10:00am
www.town.groton.ct.us


Madison Independence Day Parade
Friday, July 4th, 2008, 11:00am
* Departs from Samson Rock Drive
* Ends at the Surf Club
www.madisonct.org/docs/mad-4th-08.htm


"3-D" Fireworks
Have a blast this July 4th at Quassy. Special "3-D" fireworks presentation after dark over Lake Quassapaug to benefit Prevent Blindness Tri-State. Viewing glasses will be sold for $1. Parking $7 on July 4th. Presented by Naugatuck Savings Bank, Gibraltar Pools, Price Chopper, OptiCare and Southbury Plaza.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Quassy Amusement Park , Rte. 64., Middlebury, CT
800 -FOR-PARK
www.quassy.com


Mystic Independence Day Celebration & Children's Parade
Visitors of all ages are invited to the noontime picnic on the green, which is followed by a 1 p.m. parade through the village and patriotic ceremonies from the bandstand. Linger to hear a concert presented by the Silver Cornet Band. Engage in a genteel game of croquet in Mr. Thomas Greenman's side yard. Churn ice cream and reap the delicious rewards!
Friday, July 4, 2008, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355-0990
Visitor Information: 860.572.5315 or 888.973.2767
www.mysticseaport.org


7/4/2008 Naugatuck, time: after dusk
Naugatuck High School, Borough of Naugatuck
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


Great American Boom!
4th of July Fun! Nifty Fifties Band (5-9) Fireworks at 9:00pm
Stanley Quarter Park, New Britain, CT
Friday, July 4, 2008, 5 - 9 pm
Phone: (860) 826-3360
www.new-britain.net
Rain Date: 7/5/2008

New Britain Rock Cats vs Defenders
Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2008, 4.05 p.m.
New Britain Stadium, New Britain, CT
Phone: (860) 224-8383
www.rockcats.com

7/4/2008 New Canaan, time: after dusk
Waveny Park, Town of New Canaan
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/4/2008 New Haven, time at dusk
New Haven Harbor, City of New Haven
www.infonewhaven.com
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/4/2008 Ridgefield, time: after dusk
Ridgefield High School, Town of Ridgefield
Gates open at 6 pm
www.ridgefieldct.org
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


7/4/2008 Rowayton, time: after dusk
Barge off Five Mile River, Rowayton
Sponsored by Rowayton Civic Organization
www.rowaytonct.com
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


7/4/2008 Simsbury, time: 7:30 pm
HSO, Talcott Mountain Music Festival
Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows
www.simsburymeadows.com/musicfestival.php
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/4/2008 Stafford, time: after dusk
Stafford Speedway
www.staffordmotorspeedway.com


Stonington Borough Fourth of July Parade
Borough Parade and reading of the Declaration of Independence.
July 4, 2008 - Stonington Borough, CT
Stonington Historical Society, 9:45 am


7/4/2008 Torrington, time: after dusk
Middle School Dr., City of Torrington
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/4/2008 Warren, time: 9:30 pm
Lake Waramaug Assoc., 1008 North Shore Rd. Warren
www.waramaugassoc.org
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/4/2008 Washington, time: after dusk
Shepaug Regional #12 School, South St.
Town of Washington
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/4/2008 Weston, time: after dusk
Middle School Field, Town of Weston
www.weston-ct.com
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


wili Boom Box Parade
A Uniquely Connecticut Parade! No brass bands! Marchers and spectators bring their radios while radio station WILI broadcasts the marching music.
Friday, July 4, 2008, 11 am
Parade begins at Jillson Square, Willimantic
Phone: (860) 456-1111
www.wili-am.com/parade.htm



Saturday, July 5th 2008


7/5/2008 Greenwich, time: at dusk
Binney Park, Town of Greenwich
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


Riverfest 2008 Presented by Mohegan Sun
Fireworks sponsored by Travelers. Free off-site parking and shuttle buses run a loop from Charter Oak Landing to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza on the Hartford side, connecting all 4 venues. Boaters are also encouraged to join us on the river.
Saturday, July 5, 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, July 6 (Fireworks only)
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
Charter Oak Landing
Great River Park
Founders Plaza, East Hartford
www.riverfront.org


Concert on the Green, Madison
Saturday, July 5th, 2008 , 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
* 5:00pm - Shoreline Youth Symphony
* 7:00pm - Wallingford Symphony
* NO Alcohol is permitted before, during or after the concert.
www.madisonct.org/docs/mad-4th-08.htm


7/5/2008 Manchester, time: 9:30 pm
Manchester Community College, City of Manchester
www.townofmanchester.org
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


New Britain Rock Cats vs Defenders
Hospital for Special Care presents beach towel giveaway & post game fireworks, TD Banknorth presents baseball youth clinic, AT&T & 96.5 TIC FM presents post game launch a ball, Girl Scout sleepover.
Saturday, July 5, 2008, 7:05 p.m.
New Britain Stadium, New Britain, CT
Phone: (860) 224-8383
www.rockcats.com


7/5/2008 New Milford, time: after dusk
Fort Hill Rd. Village Center Organization of New Milford
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


7/5/2008 Norwich, time: at dusk
American Warf, City of Norwich
Celebrate America's birthday at the Marina & Brown Park with fireworks synchronized to music from local radio station.
www.norwichct.org/content/39/1335.aspx?Calendar_ID=1434
Norwich Fireworks!



7/5/2008 Simsbury, time: 7:30 pm
HSO, Talcott Mountain Music Festival
Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows
www.simsburymeadows.com/musicfestival.php
Rain Date: 7/5/2008


7/5/2008 Stafford, time: after dusk
Stafford Middle School, Town of Stafford
www.staffordct.org
Rain Date: 7/6/2008


7/5/2008 Wallingford, time: after dusk
Moran Junior High, Wallingford



Friday, July 11th 2008

7/11/2008 Norwich, time: after game
Connecticut Defenders, Dodd Stadium, Norwich
connecticut.defenders.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t514
Rain Date: 7/12/2008


7/11/2008 Unionville, time: 9:30 pm
Union School Grounds
www.tunxishose.com
Rain Date: 7/12/2008


7/11/2008 Windsor Locks, time: 9:30 pm
Southwest Park, Windsor Locks
Sponsored by Windsor Locks Fire Dept.
www.wlfd.com
Rain Date: 7/12/2008



Saturday, July 12th 2008

7/12/2008 Burlington, time: after dusk
Johnny Cake Mountain, Town of Burlington
Rain Date: 7/13/2008


Community Picnic, Parade and Fireworks
Parade leaves from Town Green at 10:00 am, goes to Alder Brook cemetery for ceremony and back. Community Picnic on the green and fireworks are at the Fairgrounds.
Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Information: 203-453-9677.
Guilford Town Green, Guilford, CT
www.guilfordfair.org/upcomingEvents.htm


7/12/2008 New London, time: 9:25 pm
Sailfest - Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation & Foxwoods
Fisherman's Pier - Thames River
www.sailfest.org/fireworks.html
Rain Date: 7/13/2008


Sunday, July 13th 2008


7/12/2008 Enfield, time: 9:30 pm
Enfield Town Hall
Rain Date: 7/13/2008


Saturday, July 19th 2008

7/19/2008 East Lyme, time: after dusk
McCook Park, Town of East Lyme
www.eltownhall.com
Rain Date: 7/20/2008


7/19/2008 Newington, time: 9:30 pm
Mill Pond Park, Town of Newington
www.newingtonct.gov/content/78/118/138/default.aspx
Rain Date: 7/20/2008


7/19/2008 Portland, time: 9: pm
Portland Exchange Club Grounds, Route 17A, Portland, CT
http://www.portlandct.org/Portland/fireworks08.htm
Rain Date: 7/20/2008



Friday, July 25th 2008

7/25/2008 Norwich, time: after game
Connecticut Defenders, Dodd Stadium, Norwich
http://connecticut.defenders.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t514


Thursday, July 31st, 2008

7/31/2008 Orange, time: 10:00 pm
Orange Fairgrounds
Sponsored by Orange Vol. Fire Dept.
www.orangevfd.com

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