With the July 4th holiday week approaching, many folks wonder where to find information on fireworks displays in the areas. Connecticut Office of Tourism is a great source of ideas and suggestions for local attractions including what to do and where to stay. Click here for the CTVisit website.
Please be advised that all fireworks are illegal in the state of Connecticut, with the exception of sparklers and fountains. The Town of Winchester Police Department remind residents that larger so-called "firecrackers", (including M-80s, cherry bombs, etc) are banned by both state and federal law. Please click here for Fireworks Related Statues and Guidance.
Our local Soldiers' Monument Commission is also sponsoring a Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Memorial on Crown Street at 3PM on Thursday, July 4th. Members of our community are invited to join and participate in reading various sections of the Declaration of Independence. The Monument will be open from 2PM to 4PM on July 4th.
Neighboring town Barkhamsted hosts an Independence Day Parade at 10:30AM on July 4th with it proceeding from West River Road to the local elementary school. Marching band musicians are welcome to participate in the parade. Please click here for more information on the Star Band 4th of July Parade.
Below is a partial list of towns, locations, dates and times for fireworks displays in Connecticut.
Friday, June 28
- Bridgeport: Barnum's Skyblast Fireworks - Seaside Park (9:00 p.m.). Rain Date: None
- Hamden: Hamden's 26th Annual Fireworks Display - Town Center Park (Dusk). Rain Date: 6/29/2019
- Killingly: Red, White and Blue BBQ & Fireworks - Owen Bell Park (9:15 p.m.). Rain Date 6/29/2019
- New London: Fireworks & Beatles Tribute Band - Ocean Beach Park (8:00 p.m.). Rain Date: None
- Norwich: Connecticut Tigers Friday Fireworks - Dodd Stadium (End of Game). Rain Date: None
- Windsor Locks: Windsor Locks Fire Department Annual Carnival -Veterans' Memorial Park, Southwest Ave (9:30 p.m.). Rain Date: 6/29/2019
Saturday, June 29
- Bristol: Independence Celebration - Lake Compounce Family Theme Park (9:30 p.m.). Rain Date: None
- Coventry: Coventry Fest 2019 - Coventry Lake at Patriots Park (9 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/1/2019
- East Haven: 17th Annual Beach Party & Fireworks - Town Beach on Cosey Avenue (9 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/1/2019
- Hebron: Hebron Lions Fireworks and Touch-A-Truck - Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead Rd. (Event starts at 4 p.m., Fireworks after 9 p.m.). Rain Date: 6/30/2019
- Middletown: 4th of July Fireworks Festival - Middletown Community Park (Festival starts 5 p.m., Fireworks 9:30 p.m.). Rain Date: None
Tuesday, July 2
- Vernon: July in the Sky Fireworks - Henry Park (9:30 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/9/2019
Wednesday, July 3
- Danbury: SummerStage Fireworks Show and Block Party - Danbury Fair Mall (Event Start 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
- Derby: Fourth of July Fireworks - 3rd Street (Dusk). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
- Fairfield: Independence Day Fireworks - Jennings Beach (9:15 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
- Hartford: Hartford Yard Goats - Dunkin Donuts Park (End of game). Rain Date: None
- Madison: Madison CT Fireworks - Waterfront area off of West Wharf Beach (9:30 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
- Meriden: Fourth of July Fireworks - East Peak in Hubbard Park (Entertainment starts at 5 p.m., fireworks 9:30 p.m.). Rain Date 7/5/2019
- Stratford: Stratford Fireworks - Short Beach Park (9:00 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
- West Haven: Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular - Bradley Point Park (9:15 p.m). Rain Date 7/5/2019
- Westport: WPAL Independence Day Fireworks - Compo Beach (9:00 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
Thursday, July 4
- Haddam: Search for Fireworks Sunset Cruise - RiverQuest & Adventure - Eagle Landing State Park (7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Rain Date: None
- Middlebury: 3D Fireworks & Special Blast at the Beach - Quassy Amusement Park (10:15 p.m.). Rain Date: None
- New Britain: Great American Boom - Stanley Quarter Park (Event starts at 5 p.m., Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
- New Britain: New Britain Bees - New Britain Stadium (End of Game). Rain Date: None
- New Canaan: New Canaan Family Fourth of July Celebration - Waveny Park (Event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks around 9:15 p.m.). Rain Date: None
- New Haven: 2019 New Haven Fourth of July Fireworks - Wilbur Cross High School (9 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
- Norwalk: Rowayton Civic Association Fireworks - Bayley Beach (9:00 p.m.). Rain Date: None
- Norwich: Connecticut Tigers 4th of July Fireworks - Dodd Stadium (End of Game). Rain Date: None
- Weston: Weston's Family 4th Celebration 2019 - Weston Middle School Field (events starts 4:30 p.m., fireworks 9:20 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/5/2019
Friday, July 5
- Lakeville: Rotary Club of Salisbury presents - Light Up Lime Rock Fireworks - Lime Rock Park (doors open 6 p.m., fireworks 9:15 p.m.). Rain Date 7/5/2019
- Norwich: Connecticut Tigers Friday Fireworks - Dodd Stadium (End of Game). Rain Date: None
- Orange: Independence Day Concert & Fireworks - Orange Fair Grounds (Concert starts at 6:30, Fireworks at Dusk). Rain Date: None
- Simsbury: Talcott Mountain Festival - Celebrate America - Proforming Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows (Following Concert). Rain Date: 7/6/2019
- Warren: July 4th Fireworks - Lake Waramug (9:30 p.m.). Rain Date: 7/6/2019
Saturday, July 6
- Darien: Fourth of July Fireworks - Darien High School (Dusk). Rain Date: None
- Greenwich: Fireworks Display - Greenwich Point Park and Binney Park (Dusk). Rain Date: 7/7/2016
- Jewett City: Griswold Great Get-Together Fireworks - Veterans Memorial Park (Dusk). Rain Date: None
- Manchester: James "Dutch" Fogarty 4th of July Celebration - Manchester Band Shell (Dusk). Rain Date: 7/7/2019
- New Milfod: New Milford Fireworks Celebrarion - Town Green (event starts 6 p.m., fireworks at full dark 9:30 p.m.). Rain Date 7/26/2019
- Putnam: Concert & Fireworks - Putnam Rotary Park (event starts 7 p.m., fireworks dusk). Rain Date: None
- Wallingford: Wallingford Fireworks - Sheehan High School (Dusk). Rain Date: None