HARTFORD, Conn. — Fireworks are a key component of celebrating summer and Independence Day. Many towns and cities across Connecticut will be holding fireworks displays and celebrations this summer.
This is an ongoing list. If you'd like to add a fireworks event in your town, email newstips@fox61.com.
Andover
Wednesday, July 3: Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Andover High School, around 9:20 p.m.
Bridgeport
Friday, June 28: Barnum's Skyblast Fireworks at Seaside Park. The event begins at 7 p.m. with fireworks starting at dusk.
Bristol
Thursday, July 4: The Summer Fireworks event will take place at Lake Compounce at 9 p.m.
Friday, July 5: The Summer Fireworks event will take place at Lake Compounce at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 6: The Summer Fireworks event will take place at Lake Compounce at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 13: The Summer Fireworks event will take place at Lake Compounce at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: The Summer Fireworks event will take place at Lake Compounce at 9 p.m.
Canaan
Saturday, July 20: The Canaan Railroad Days Fireworks will take place at Lawrence Field at 9 p.m.
Clinton
Saturday, Aug. 24: The Clinton Summer Festival fireworks will occur at Clinton Town Beach at 9 p.m.
Coventry
Saturday, June 29: Coventry Fest will take place at Coventry Lake at Patriots Park beginning at 6 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m.
Darien
Friday, July 12: The Darien Town Fireworks will take place at Darien High School, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. There will be a rain date of July 19.
Derby
Wednesday, July 3: Fourth of July Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. with a rain date of July 5. Food trucks and a concert at Elizabeth St. near Main St on Wednesday, July 3, from 6-9 p.m.,
East Haven
Saturday, June 29: The Fireworks Beach Party at East Haven Beach begins with music starting at 4 p.m. and fireworks starting around 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: Monday, July 1)
Enfield
Sunday, July 7: The Enfield Fireworks Extravaganza will take place at the town green with the event Celebrate Enfield beginning at 10 a.m. and the fireworks starting at 9:45 p.m.
Fairfield
Saturday, July 6: The Town of Fairfield Fireworks event will take place at Jennings Beach at 9:15 p.m. with a rain date of July 7.
Greenwich
Saturday, July 6: The Greenwich Fireworks Display will happen at Greenwich Point Park and Binney Park at dusk with a rain date of July 7.
Guilford
Saturday, July 13: Fireworks in Guilford will be at Guilford Fairgrounds on Lovers Lane at dusk.
Hamden
Friday, June 28: Hamden's 26th Annual Fireworks Display at Town Center Park. The event begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks around 9:20 a.m.
Hartford
Thursday, July 4: The Hartford Yard Goats fireworks will happen at Dunkin' Park at the end of their game.
Friday, July 5: The Hartford Yard Goats fireworks will happen at Dunkin' Park at the end of their game.
Saturday, July 6: Hartford BONANZA at Bushnell Park from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 13: The Hartford Yard Goats fireworks will happen at Dunkin' Park at the end of their game.
Saturday, August 17: The Hartford Yard Goats fireworks will happen at Dunkin' Park at the end of their game.
Saturday, August 31: The Hartford Yard Goats fireworks will happen at Dunkin' Park at the end of their game.
Saturday, September 7: The Hartford Yard Goats fireworks will happen at Dunkin' Park at the end of their game.
Hebron
Saturday, June 29: Hebron Lions Fireworks and Touch-A-Truck event beginnings at 4 p.m. at the Hebron Lions Fairgrounds with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The rain date will be June 30.
Killingly
Friday, June 28: Red, White, and Blue BBQ & Fireworks at Owen Bell Park. The event begins at 5 p.m., and the fireworks are expected at 9:15 p.m. It has a rain date of June 30.
Lakeville (Salisbury)
Saturday, July 6: The Rotary Club's Lighting Up Lime Rock event will take place at Lime Rock Park at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. There is a rain date of July 7.
Litchfield
Saturday, June 29: The Community Celebration & Fireworks event will begin at 5 p.m. at the Litchfield High School Field, with fireworks after dusk.
Madison
Friday, July 5: The Madison CT Fireworks event will happen at the waterfront area off of West Wharf Beach at 9:30 p.m.
Manchester
Saturday, July 6: Dutch Fogarty Independence Day Celebration at Manchester Community College starting from 4 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. with a rain date of July 7.
Middlebury
Thursday, July 4: The 3D Fireworks event will take place at Quassy Amusement Park after dark.
Middletown
Friday, June 29: The Middletown Fireworks Festival begins at 5 p.m. at the Middletown Community Park/Harbor Park. Fireworks will begin around 9:30 p.m. with a rain date of June 30.
Meriden
Wednesday, July 3: The Meriden Fireworks and Concert will take place at Hubbard Park with the concert starting at 7 p.m. and the fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Rain date is July 12.
New Britain
Wednesday, July 3: The New Britain Bees will hold their fireworks event at the end of their game.
Thursday, July 4: The Great American Boom will take place at Willow Brook Park. The parking lot will open at 7 p.m., and fireworks will occur at 9 p.m. $10 per car.
New Canaan
Saturday, July 6: The New Canaan Family Fourth of July Celebration will take place at Waveny Park at 5 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. with a rain date of July 7.
New Haven
Thursday, July 4: The 2024 New Haven Fourth of July Fireworks will happen at Wilbur Cross High School beginning at 9 p.m.
New London
Friday, June 28: Amber Ferrari Madonna plus Fireworks at Ocean Beach Park at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 13: The Fireworks Extravaganza during Sailfest around 9 p.m. Tune to K-Hits 100.9 FM, as the fireworks are choreographed to music.
Friday, July 19: The Elton John Tribute Fireworks will take place at Ocean Beach Park at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 16: The Milagro Santana Tribute plus Fireworks event will occur at Ocean beach Park at 8 p.m.
New Milford
Saturday, July 6: The New Milford Fireworks Celebration will occur at the Town Green at 9:30 p.m.
Newington
Saturday, July 20: The Life. Be in it. Extravaganza will begin at Mill Pond Park at 10 a.m., and the fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Niantic
Saturday, July 20: Celebrate East Lyme's fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street.
North Branford
Saturday, Aug. 3: The North Branford Potato & Corn Festival will take place at Auger Field, with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Norwalk
Thursday, July 4: The Rowaton Civic Association 4th of July Fireworks will take place at Bayley Beach with the event beginning at 4:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.
Norwich
Friday, June 28: Norwich Sea Unicorns Friday Fireworks will take place at the end of the game at Dodd Stadium.
Wednesday, July 3: Norwich Sea Unicorns Friday Fireworks will take place at the end of the game at Dodd Stadium.
Friday, July 5: The Norwich Harbor Fireworks event will take place at Howard Brown Park. Music and food will begin at 5 p.m., and fireworks will begin around 9 p.m. There is a rain date of July 8.
Friday, July 12: Norwich Sea Unicorns Friday Fireworks will take place at the end of the game at Dodd Stadium.
Tuesday, July 23: Norwich Sea Unicorns Friday Fireworks will take place at the end of the game at Dodd Stadium.
Friday, August 2: Norwich Sea Unicorns Friday Fireworks will take place at the end of the game at Dodd Stadium.
Orange
Friday, July 5: The Independence Day Concert & Fireworks will happen at Orange Fairgrounds, with festivities starting at 3 p.m., the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks at dusk. There is a rain date of July 7.
Monday, Sept. 2: The Town of Orange Labor Day Concert and Fireworks show will take place at Orange Fairgrounds, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. There is a rain date of September 4.
Oxford
Wednesday, July 24: The Quaker Farms Fire Co. Annual Fireman's Carnival fireworks will take place at Oxford High School at dusk.
Ridgefield
Friday, June 28: The Fireman's Carnival will take place at dusk at East Ridge Middle School.
Shelton
Wednesday, July 3: The Derby-Shelton Fireworks event will begin at Shelton Veteran's Riverwalk Park at 9 p.m.
Simsbury
Friday, July 5: The Talcott Mountain Festival - Celebrate America will happen at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows. Fireworks will begin following the concert with a rain date of July 6.
Stafford Springs
Friday, June 28: MSD Firecracker 30 & Fireworks will take place at Stafford Motor Speedway after the race.
Thomaston
Friday, Aug. 2: The Thomaston Fire Department Annual Fireworks will begin at Sanford Field on Sanford Avenue beginning at 9 p.m.
Vernon
Tuesday, July 9: The July in the Sky event will take place at Henry Park. The festival will begin at 6 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.
Wallingford
Saturday, July 13: Wallingford's fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. in the vicinity of Hope Hill Road. View the display from the knoll across from Sheehan High School.
Warren
Thursday, July 4: The Lake Waramoug Association's Fireworks Celebration will take place at 9:30 p.m. with a rain date of July 5.
Waterbury
Sunday, July 7: The city of Waterbury's fireworks will launch from the top of Holy Land around 9:15 p.m. Lawn chairs permitted. Happening during the Brass Mill Mall Food Truck and Fireworks Extravaganza, which is on July 6 and 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
West Haven
Wednesday, July 3: The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular will begin at Bradley Point Park at 9:15 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m.
Weston
Thursday, July 4: The Weston's Family 4th Celebration will take place at Weston Middle School Field at 4:30 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m. The rain date will be July 5.
Westport
Tuesday, July 2: The WPAL Independence Day Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. at Compo Beach.
Wilton
Thursday, July 4: Wilton's 4th of July Celebration will begin at Wilton High School at 5 p.m. with fireworks when the sun goes down.
Windsor Locks
Friday, June 28: The Windsor Locks Fire Department Annual Carnival will have fireworks at Veteran's Memorial Park at Southwest Avenue beginning at 9:30 p.m.
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This is an ongoing list. If you know of any firework displays that can be added to this list, email us at newstips@fox61.com
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