Guide: Fireworks in Connecticut
Fireworks displays are planned across Connecticut Here is a list of some of them. Please check before heading out as dates and times are subject to change.
Danbury Fireworks on Candlewood Lake
- June 24
- Time: Dusk
- Location: Danbury Town Park
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East Haven Annual Beach Party and Fireworks
- June 24
- Time: 9:15 p.m.
- Location: East Haven Town Beach on Cosey Ave.
- More info
Milford Fireworks Show
- June 24
- Time 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Lisman's Landing
Westport P.A.L. Independence Day Fireworks Show
- June 29
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: Compo Beach
- More info
Barnum Festival Fireworks
- June 30
- Time: 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Seaside Park, Bridgeport
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Stratford Fireworks
- June 30
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: Short Beach Park
- More info
Simsbury Celebrate America Hartford Symphony Orchestra
- June 30
- Time: Concert starts at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks to follow
- Location: Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows
- More info
Hartford Yard Goats
- July & August
- Time: End of game on select nights
- Location: Dunkin Donuts Park
- More info
Summer’s On! Fireworks Display
- Saturdays in July
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: Lake Compounce Family Theme Park
- More info
Norwich Connecticut Tigers Friday Fireworks
- Time: End of game on select Friday nights (June-August)
- Location: Dodd Stadium
- More info
New Milford Fireworks Celebration
- July 1
- Time: 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Town Green
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Greenwich Fireworks Display
- July 1
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: Greenwich Point Park and Binney Park
- More info
Middletown 4th of July Fireworks Festival
- July 1
- Time: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Harbor Park Municipal Building Lawn
- More info
New Canaan Family Fourth of July Celebration
- July 1
- Time: Party starts at 5 p.m.; fireworks after 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Waveny Park
- More info
Trumbull Day
- July 1
- Time: Around 9 p.m.
- Where: Hillcrest Middle School
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Fairfield Independence Day Fireworks
- July 1
- Time: 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Jennings & Penfield Beach
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Warren Fireworks hosted by the Lake Waramaug Association
- July 1
- Time: 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Lake Waramug
- More info
Madison CT Fireworks
- July 2
- Time: 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Waterfront area of West Wharf Beach
- More info
Waterbury Firework & Food Truck Fest
- July 2
- Time: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location: Brass Mill Center
- More info
RCA July 4th Fireworks
- July 2
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: Bayley Beach
- More info
Norwalk Fireworks
- July 3
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Calf Pasture Beach
- More info
West Haven Savin Rock Firework Spectacular
- July 3
- Time: 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Bradley Point Park
- More info
Middlebury 3D Fireworks
- July 4
- Time: 10:15 p.m.
- Location: Quassy Amusement Park
- More info
New Britain The Great American Boom
- July 4
- Time: Lot opens at 7 p.m.
- Location: Willow Brook Park
- More info
New Haven 4th of July Fireworks
- July 4
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: Fireworks will launch from atop of East Rock Park. The best viewing location is from the Wilbur Cross High School parking lot.
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Weston Family 4th Celebration
- July 4
- Time: Gates open at 4:30 p.m.; fireworks around 9:20 p.m.
- Location: Weston Middle School
- More info
Wilton July 4th Celebration
- July 4
- Time: Festivities start at 5 p.m.
- Location: Wilton High School
- More info
Norwalk Fireworks
- July 5
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Calf Pasture Beach
Stamford Fireworks
- July 7
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: Cummings Beach
Manchester James “Dutch” Fogarty 4th of July Celebration
- July 8
- Time: Celebration starts at 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Bicentennial Band Shell
- More info
Redding Rock 'n' Roots Revival & Fireworks Show
- July 8
- Time: Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Lonetown Farm
- More info
Sailfest New London
- July 8
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: New London’s waterfront park and nearby streets
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Guilford Fireworks
- July 9
- Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location: Guilford Fairgrounds
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Enfield Fireworks Extravaganza
- July 9
- Time: 9:45 p.m. (after the concert)
- Location: Town Green
- More info
Darien Town Fireworks
- July 14
- Time: Dusk
- Location: Darien High School
- More info
Newington Life. Be in it. Extravaganza
- July 15
- Time: Carnival opens at 10 a.m.; Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Mill Pond Park
- More info
Orange Annual Independence Day Concert & Fireworks Show
- Date TBA-Postponed
- More Info
Ridgefield Family's Fireworks Celebration
- Date TBA-postponed
- More info
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