Fireworks displays are a big part of Summer and here in Connecticut, our fireworks exhibitions do not disappoint. Here is a list of some of the best fireworks in Connecticut this Summer season.
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Fireworks Displays in Connecticut
New Fireworks dates for 2014
July 3, 2014: Westport
Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Westport
(Rain date July 7)
Sponsored by the Westport Police Athletic League, this spectacular event provides a wonderful fireworks display at dark at Compo Beach. Parking tickets are required for entrance for a fee and are usually available one month prior to the event. Please visit westportpal.org for more information and check back to our website for updates.
Saturday, July 5, 2014: Wallingford
Campus at Greenhill 2014 Wallingford Fireworks Celebration
The fireworks are normally scheduled the Saturday after the 4th (which this year will be July 5th). More details to come
Sunday, July 6, 2014: Putnam
Putnam Fireworks
5:00 pm: Entertainment
Fireworks at dusk.
Rotary Park
July 19, 2014: Newington
Newington’s Annual Extravaganza
All day event from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Mill Pond Park
Newington, Connecticut
Join your friends, family and neighbors at the 30th Annual Extravaganza held at Newington’s Mill Pond Park. Celebrate Newington and all it has to offer while enjoying food, games, rides, arts & crafts, entertainment and much more. Admission and parking are free. The event concludes with a spectacular evening fireworks display over Mill Pond Park.
These dates are for 2013. We will update them and move them to the top when we find new dates for 2014
June 28, 2013
U. S. Coast Guard Masters of Swing & Fireworks
June 23, 2013
Concert at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Town Center Park at Meadowbrook
Hamden, Connecticut
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The swing band will perform at Hamden’s Independence Day fireworks display, sponsored by Hamden’s Volunteer Firefighters. If bad weather forces postponement of the fireworks to June 30, the concert will still be held on June 29 at Hamden High School auditorium.
July 1, 2013
Putnam Fireworks
July 1 at 9:15 p.m.
Rotary Park
Putman, Connecticut
Rain date is July 7.
July 2, 2013
Vernon Fireworks
July 2, 2013
120 South Street
Vernon, Connecticut
The annual fireworks will be held on July 2, 2013 . Prime viewing in Henry Park in Vernon and in the historic downtown Rockville. The Parks and Recreation Department is accepting donations from individuals and businesses for this event. For details, contact the office at 870-3520.
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July 3 and July 4, 2013
Stratford Fireworks
July 3, 2013 at 9:30 pm
Stratford performs an annual fireworks display, each year, at Short Beach. This year’s fireworks display is scheduled for July 3. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. with a musical concert. The fireworks display begins right after sunset at 9:30 p.m.
Milford Fireworks
July 3, 2013
Music from 7:00 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
Danbury Fair’s Annual Fireworks Show
A concert and inflatable start at 8 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Tune into I95 FM, 95.1 FM for the fireworks soundtrack during the show!
Rain date will be held July 5
Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut
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Savin Rock Fireworks
July 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Bradley Point Park
West Haven, Connecticut (along the beach)
An estimated 100,000 revelers of all ages flock to our 3.5 mile shoreline to watch the Savin Rock Fireworks Committee launch the region’s largest Independence Day fireworks show off Bradley Point. Before the display, which is simulcast to patriotic anthems, dance the night away at the Savin Rock bandstand. The rain date is July 5.
Norwalk Fireworks
July 3 at Dusk
Calf Pasture Beach
Norwalk, Connecticut
Come listen to the concert and see the fabulous fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3. Music for all ages will be performed before and after the fireworks. A parking fee of $20 per car will be charged for cars without a Norwalk Resident Pass. Rain date is July 5.
Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Compo Beach
July 3 at 9:15 p.m.
Compo Beach
Westport, Connecticut
The Westport Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) presents this spectacular event, which provides a wonderful fireworks display at dark at Compo Beach. Parking tickets are required for entrance for a fee. Rain date is July 5.
Website: westportpal.org
19th Annual Great American Boom (updated)
Thursday, July 4; rain date on July 5
Stanley Quarter Park
New Britain, Connecticut
The event runs from 5 to 9:15 p.m. Entertainment includes carnival rides and games, interactive inflatables, hot air balloon rides, clowns, caricaturists, magicians, live music, a large assortment of vendors selling everything from slushies, fried dough, fried shrimp, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, steak and cheese grinders, Gyros, Thai food, Buffalo wings, cotton candy, ice cream and more. Fireworks begin at 9:15 pm. For additional information: www.newbritainct.gov/recnpark
3-D Fireworks at Quassy Amusement Park
July 4
Quassy Amusement Park
Middlebury, Connecticut
Enjoy the day at Quassy Amusement Park, and then watch the fireworks after dark over beautiful Lake Quassapaug. You can purchase the special viewing glasses for only $1. Free admission, but there is a $7 fee for parking. Rides, food and attractions are extra. For additional information visit www.quassy.com
Fireworks under the Stars
July 4
East Rock Park Summit
New Haven, Connecticut
Celebrate Independence Day and watch fireworks under the stars with family and friends. Celebration begins at 4 p.m., and fireworks start at 9 p.m. Live music provided by Hit List from 4 to 8 p.m. East Rock’s parking lots and road to the summit will be inaccessible all day, and the city will charge an entrance fee to the park at the base. A shuttle service will be running between the base and the summit from 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., with return trips after the show concludes. Rain date is July 5
Independence Day Parade & Fireworks in Madison
July 4
West Wharf Beach
Madison, Connecticut
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
The Parade route starts at 11 AM in the Super Stop and Shop parking lot, will proceed west on Boston Post Road (Route 1) from Samson Rock Drive to the West Wharf Road and will end in the Surf Club. The fireworks display will be held at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the Madison Surf Club.
Ridgefield’s Family Fourth Fireworks
July 4 (Rain date on Saturday, July 6)
Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield, Connecticut
The gates open at 6:00 PM with the fireworks going off at dusk. Vendors are located on the upper and lower fields. New England Novelty sells fun hats, glow sticks. Chez Lenard will be cooking his gourmet hot dogs, and ice cream trucks will be there for dessert. Parking passes are $15, and can be purchased in advance. For more information, visit: www.destinationridgefield.com
Rain date is July 7.
Rowayton Fireworks
July 4 at 9:15 p.m.
Bayley Beach
Rowayton, Connecticut
Watch the fireworks light up the sky offshore from Bayley Beach. The performance will last approximately 30 minutes. The best viewing points will be from the mouth of Five Mile River to Rocky Point, including Bayley Beach and the shoreline clubs. Access to parking at Bayley Beach will be according to daytime rules: vehicles with a Bayley Beach sticker will be admitted, a $20 charge will be collected from vehicles without a sticker. The parking lot is expected to fill up early. For more information, visit: www.rowaytonct.com
Fairfield Fireworks
July 4 at 9:15 p.m.
Jennings Beach and Penfield Beach
Fairfield, Connecticut
Come watch the fireworks explode in the sky as they are launched from a barge off of Long Island Sound. Prior to the fireworks enjoy the music from The Atwood Express Oldies Band playing at Jennings Beach from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and The John Stevens Doubleshot Band playing at Penfield Beach from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Beach Parking Permits are not required and parking is free after 6:00 PM at both the Penfield and Jennings parking lots but they do fill up early. Jennings has more ample parking. Rain date is July 5.
Naugatuck Fireworks
July 4 at 9:15 p.m.
Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, Connecticut
The celebration begins at 6:00 pm and includes entertainment, food, novelty booths, and a variety of family oriented activities. The evening will culminate in a giant fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.. Rain date is July 5.
Weston Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 at 9:20 p.m.
Weston Middle School
Weston, Connecticut
Gates will open at 4:30pm for the fireworks. Barbecue will be from 5:00-9:00pm, music before and after the fireworks, and a Genie performance
Dodd Stadium Fireworks
July 4 after the game
14 Stott Avenue
Norwich, Connecticut
Baseball, hot dogs, fireworks, a happy hour w/ live music and FREE apple pie for the 1st 500 fans! What’s more American than that?! Come see the Connecticut Tigers vs. Vermont Lake Monsters. Game starts 7:05 pm.
July 5 – 30, 2013
Fourth of July 2013 Carnival & Fireworks
July 5
Fort Hill Still Meadow
New Milford, Connecticut
The Lion’s Club Carnival, which features rides, game booths, food and fun, will take place at Young’s Field, 1-95 on Bank Street;. The fireworks display will begin at dark, approximately 9:30 p.m., on Fort Hill/Still Meadow. held on Saturday, July 7, at 9:30 p.m. Please note: Fort Hill Road, Peagler Hill and Town View will be closed to traffic during the fireworks. Rain date for the fireworks is Sunday, July 6. For more information visit www.newmilford-chamber.com
Odetah Fireworks Extravaganza, Bozrah
July 6
Odetah Camping Resort
38 Bozrah Street Extension
Bozrah, Connecticut
The days activities include family games and events, Chili Cook-off Contest and a live band, Wicked Peach. Odetah Fireworks ExtravaganzaParking available on the road, not in the campground area. No admission fees. For more information visit their website.
Lake Compounce Fireworks (updated)
July 6, Fireworks begin 10 pm
Lake Compounce Family Theme Park, 186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, Connecticut
July 4 is an important day for our nation and Lake Compounce is joining in on the celebration! Stop in on Wednesday, July 4 for a great day with your family and watch the firework celebrations at 10pm! So come over, cool off, and enjoy a spectacular firework show on July 4 at The Lake!
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Orange Fourth of July Celebration
July 6 (Rain date: Sunday, July 7)
Orange Fairgrounds
525 Orange Center Rd.
Orange, Connecticut
The event will take place on the Orange Fairgrounds at 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. Families, bring your blankets and chairs and sit out and rock to one of New England’s premiere bands. The “British Invasion Tribute Band” will play 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Starting promptly at 9:30 p.m., the world renowned “First Family of Fireworks,” Zambelli Fireworks Company will light up the sky. Light Snacks and beverages will be available. There will be a $5 Parking Contribution that benefits the Orange Little League.
Riverfest
July 6
Hartford, Connecticut
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Riverfest offers free entertainment including live bands, musicians, clowns, roving entertainers, and children’s activities. Fireworks displays can be seen at 3 locations: the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza at 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford and Founders Plaza and Great River Park, at 301 East River Drive, East Hartford. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. The rain date is July 7.
Greenwich Fireworks
July 6 at Dusk (Rain date: July 7)
Binney Park and Greenwich Point
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich will have fireworks displays at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Both shows will begin at dusk and it is strongly recommended that viewers arrive early. Spectators at Greenwich Point will be entertained by a disc jockey stationed near the South Concession area starting at 7 p.m. The fireworks display will be fired from the corner of Greenwich Point (Bluff Point), well beyond the South Concession Stand. The Greenwich Point will be closed when the maximum number of cars for the available parking spaces has been reached. Greenwich Point will be closed to vehicular traffic at 8:30 pm, even if the parking capacity has not been reached. A limited area of the Point will be restricted from public use on the day of the fireworks. The Binney Park display will feature the Sound Beach Community Band. They will begin performing at 7:30 pm. They will be located on the Showmobile and this year in the area of Binney Park near the flag pole near Sound Beach Avenue. In addition, grills, cooking and open fires will be prohibited in Binney Park. For more information, visit: www.greenwichct.org
The James Dutch Fogarty Independence Day Celebration (updated)
July 6 at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date Sunday, July 7)
Manchester Community College
Manchester, Connecticut
The festivities begin at 4:00 pm with face painting, petting zoo, inflatable bounces, clown and pony rides. Live entertainment on stage at the Bicentennial Band Shell starts with the pop music of Bamblusion Band. Performing at 7 p.m. is the powerful David Foster & the Mohegan Sun All-Stars. The spectacular, all-aerial fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. Parking is expected to be a major problem this year due to the shutting down of Parking Lot B at the top of the hill. Due to major reconstruction of that parking lot, parking will be at a minimum and available in Parking Lot C, accessible by Wetherell Street and Hillstown Road to Great Path. A special area has been designated for handicapped parking halfway between Parking Lot C and the Band Shell hill. It is highly recommended that the public come early to access parking. Because of the anticipated smaller crowd, the chicken barbecue has been eliminated from this year’s program but will return next year.
Independence Day Celebration
Festival: July 5 through 7
Fireworks: July 7 from 9:45 to 10:30 pm
Town Green, Route 5
Enfield, Connecticut
A classic Independence Day festival after the Fourth of July. Includes a juried crafts fair, Taste of Enfield, parade, concerts, children activities, 5K road race, and fireworks on Sunday. Live music includes: Friday: Quintera at 5 p.m., The Machine performs Pink Floyd at 7 p.m. and Get the Led Out at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: Mark Farner at 7:30 p.m,, The Outlaws at 9:30 p.m.; on Sunday: Dave Binder at 4:30 p.m., the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m., fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. at the Town Green on Route 5. Time: Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free. Visit their website: www.enfieldcelebration.org
Lebanon’s Summer Dance Fest, Lebanon
July 9 at dusk
On the Town Green
Trumbull Highway (Route 87)
Lebanon, Connecticut
The festival features live music, food and activities. Bella the Clown will be on the premises from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and there will be Moonwalks for kids. The band The Illusions will be playing 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., and The P’Om plays 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk and are produced by Pyro-FX Entertainment. The rain date is July 10 for fireworks only.
Sailfest
July 12-14; fireworks on July 12
New London, Connecticut
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation sponsors this Fireworks Extravaganza, the 4th largest fireworks display in the Northeast. It is part of the three-day Sailfest event on the Thames River in New London. In addition to the fireworks display, Sailfest features amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship, and more than 200 vendors lining the downtown streets. The Fireworks Experience starts at 7 p.m., Friday, July 12, on 2 State St. in New London. Find more information on the website: www.sailfest.org
Windsor Locks Fire Department Fireworks Display
July 12
124 Southwest Ave
Windsor Locks, Connecticut
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The 2013 Fireworks Display will be held on Friday, July 12 at 9:30pm. The fireworks are presented by Atlas PyroVision Productions.
The WLFD annual Fireworks Display is one of the best and most popular in the area and is part of our annual carnival in July. The continued support of businesses and individuals ensures that we are able to continue this great event for the citizens of Windsor Locks and the surrounding communities.
Guilford Fireworks
July 13
Guilford Fair Grounds
Lover’s Lane
Guilford, Connecticut
The Community Picnic will take place Saturday, July 13, 4-7 p.m. on the Town Green. The Community Band will play and there will be inflatables for the kids. Then head to the Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. for more music and inflatables and stay for the Fireworks that will begin around 9:25 p.m. The rain date for these events is Sunday, July 14.
Celebrate East Lyme Festival and Fireworks
Saturday, July 20 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Niantic Main Street
East Lyme, Connecticut
Join others as Niantic’s Main Street transforms into a spectacular celebration by the sea, filling with food, fun and fabulous activities for everyone in the family. Browse over 200 unique creative, community & business vendors; listen to live music and performance stages and much more. Popular attractions include: Art & Author Walk, Amber Alert, Interactive Children’s Area, Diamond Dig, Dunk Tank on Liberty Green, Great Niantic Raft Races, Sand Castle Competition, Teen Area, Children’s Museum/ELBO Scavenger Hunt, Basket Bonanza By the Bay, Carnival on St Johns Green. Take a ride in the Re/Max Hot Air Balloon and experience the excitement of our first annual Live Nautical-auction. Conclude the day off with a spectacular fireworks display over Niantic Bay at 9 p.m. For more info: www.celebrateeastlyme.com
Mohegan Sun Hot Summer Rooftop Fireworks
On Thursday, July 25, Mohegan Sun will be hosting its Fireworks Extravaganza, starting at 5 p.m. This event takes place on the rooftop, with family-friendly games, carnival food favorites and tasty samples from their popular restaurants. Those over 21 can liven up their spirits at the Tiki Bar, which features food and drink specials, a live DJ, and more. Celebrate as Mohegan welcomes the WNBA All-Star Game weekend featuring the Connecticut Sun, and stay for the highlight of the night– The Fireworks Extravaganza! Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Ocean Beach Park Fireworks
July 19
98 Neptune Avenue
New London, Connecticut
Steve Smith and The Nakeds Band plus Annual Costume or Silly Hat Parade Led by Grand Marshall Tony Pero starting at 7:30pm. All participating children will receive a treat bag and small toy. Parking rate is $5 per car. www.ocean-beach-park.com
Dodd Stadium Fireworks
July 27 after the game
14 Stott Avenue
Norwich, Connecticut
Connecticut Tigers vs. State College Spikes. Game starts 7:05 pm. For more info: cttigers.com
August Fireworks
North Branford Potato and Corn Festival
Aug. 1-Aug.4; fireworks on Saturday Aug. 3
Augur Farm
298 Forest Rd.
North Branford, Connecticut
Every day features live bands, contests and games, food and craft vendors. Fire breathers and a hula hoop show are also featured. Fireworks go off at dusk on Saturday, Aug. 3. For more information visit: www.nbpotatofest.com