HARTFORD, Conn. — With the 4th of July approaching, many towns and cities in Connecticut are putting together firework celebrations.
Here is a ongoing list of fireworks happening in Connecticut and beyond.
Agawam, Mass.
The fireworks in Agawam will be held on Saturday July 2 - July 4 at Six Flags in New England. Tickets can be purchased on the Six Flags in New England website.
Branford
Foote Memorial Park will be doing fireworks on Saturday June 25 (rain date Sunday June 26).
Bristol / Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce will have fireworks over the Lake on Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3. Both displays will be at 9 p.m.
There will also be fireworks displays in the amusement park every Saturday in July at 9 p.m.
Derby-Shelton
Derby-Shelton fireworks will be held on Friday July 1 at 9:15 p.m.
East Haven
East Haven will have a firework show on Sunday June 26 at 9:15 p.m. (rain date Monday June 27). The fireworks will be viewed from East Haven Town Beach with a free admission for all.
Enfield
There will be fireworks at Enfield Town Green on Friday July 8 - Sunday July 10 starting at 9:45 p.m. There will be fun events, such as craft and vendor marketplace, community tables, kid's rides and games, parade, road race, Taste of Enfield, and teen zone.
Fairfield
There will be fireworks on Jennings Beach on Saturday July 2 at 9:15 p.m. (rain date Sunday July 3). Parking can be accessed with a season beach sticker or a daily pass, which is $50 and limited to the first 300 vehicles. A daily parking fee will be charged to park at Ash Creek open parking lot.
Greenwich
There will be fireworks at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park on Saturday July 2 at dusk. Vehicular access to the point will close at 8 p.m.
Griswold
Friday, July 2 68 Ashland Street, Jewett City
Part of the Griswold Carnival.
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Guilford
Guilford Fairgrounds will have a firework show on Saturday, July 9.
Killingly
Owen Bell Park will be having the Red, White, and Blue Celebration and fireworks. The celebration will be on Friday, July 1 5 p.m. (rain date Friday July 8), and the fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m.
Manchester
Saturday, June 25 9:30 p.m. Manchester Community College Bicentennial Bandshell. Rain date June 26
The day’s festivities will begin around 4:00PM and include a variety of food, organized activities for children and live music. Local sensation Whiskey Boulevard will begin their musical set at 5 pm and we are thrilled to have Savage Brothers headline this year’s music presentation beginning at 7:15 PM.
Madison
There will be fireworks on Sunday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m. Parking will be available on the northsides of Middle Beach Road, Middle Beach Road West, and Island Avenue.
Meriden
Meriden's fireworks show has been postponed, city officials said. The original event was to take place Saturday night but officials are citing the expected inclement weather.
The new date is Friday, July 8 and Castle Craig will be closed that day for the set up of the fireworks display.
Middlebury
Quassy Amusement Park will be having fireworks on Monday, July 4.
Middletown
The fireworks show was scheduled for Saturday, July 2 at approximately 9:30 p.m. however, due to inclement weather, it has been moved to the rain date on July 3.
Parking will be on Main Street, Municipal Lots, Commuter Lot (Eastern Drive), CVH Grounds, and the Jackson Corrugated Lot (access from Walnut Street to River Road)
Handicapped parking will be at the south lot of Harbor Drive and the upper City Hall Parking lot.
Spectators can watch from City Hall Area, Harbor Area, CVH Grounds.
Milford
Milford will be having a summer celebration event on June 25 (rain date is Saturday July 9).
The celebration will start around 4 p.m., and the fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m. Parking will be limited, but shuttle services will be available from 4 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (to and from the senior center, Wasson field, and Harborside Middle School.)
New Britain
The 2022 Great American Boom fireworks event will be held on Monday, July 4 (rain date Tuesday, July 5). The cost for parking is $10 per car and pre-registration is required. The parking lot will open at 7 p.m., and a DJ and food trucks will be present.
New Canaan
New Canaan will have a firework show on Saturday, July 2 ( rain dates Sunday, July 3; Saturday, July 9). The celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m., and the fireworks will begin between 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. All vehicles must enter through the South Avenue entrance to Waveny Park. The 2022 entrance passes will be $35.00; non-resident passes are not being sold (New Canaan residents only). Family activities, food trucks, and bounce-houses will be included.
New Haven
There will be a firework event at East Rock Park on Monday, July 4. The recommended viewing spot for this event is Wilbur Cross High School.
New Milford
The New Milford Fireworks Celebration will be held on Friday, July 1 (rain date Saturday, July 9). The opening ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the Green, and the fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission is free for all.
Norwalk
Norwalk's annual fireworks display will take place on Sunday, July 3 at Calf Pasture Beach.
Norwich
Norwich will be having fireworks on Friday July 8 at 5 p.m. (rain date Sunday July 10) at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with food trucks from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. and live music from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and admission is free for all.
Salisbury
Like Rock Park will be having a firework event on Friday, July 1 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (rain date Saturday, July 2). Gates will open at 6 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.
Simsbury
The Talcott Mountain Music Festival held on Friday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. (rain date Saturday, July 2) will include a firework celebration.
Stratford
Short Beach will have a firework celebration on June 30 (rain date Tuesday, July 5) Fireworks will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
Springfield
There will be a firework celebration at Riverfront Park on Monday, July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Vernon
Vernon's 2022 July in the Sky Firework Event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12 (rain date Wednesday July 13). The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the family activities will be at Henry Park and Downtown Rockville.
Wallingford
For Wallingford's 350+2 Jubilee, fireworks will be on display Friday, June 24, at 9:30 p.m. at Sheehan High School. It's free to attend.
Waterbury
The Food Truck and Firework Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, July 3 at the Brass Mill Center from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. The extravaganza will have kids' entertainment, such as face painting and henna. Admission is free for all.
West Haven
The annual West Haven Savin Rock Firework Spectacular will be held on Sept. 3 (rain date Sept. 5) on the Bradley Point Peninsula, located in Savin Rock Park. The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.
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