It’s been 14 years since Katy Perry released her hit song “Firework,” but with just over two weeks until Independence Day, the catchy 2010 tune is officially back in style.
These are the festivities Connecticut communities have planned for the fireworks-filled summer holidays.
This list will be updated as more information becomes available.
Saturday June 22
Branford: The Branford fireworks show will begin at 9:45 pm at Branford Point. The rain date is scheduled for June 23.
Milford: The summer kickoff event will be held from 4 to 10:30 pm at Lisman Landing. The event will feature food trucks, live music, and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. The rain date is June 23.
Wednesday June 26
Stafford: Stafford SummerFest will be held from 5-10 pm at the Stafford School Complex and will feature live music, food trucks and fireworks. June 27 is the rain date.
Friday June 28
Bridgeport: The city of Bridgeport and the Barnum Festival will host an event at Seaside Park beginning at 7 p.m. and culminating with a fireworks show.
Hamden: Hamden’s annual Independence Day celebration will begin at 6 p.m. at Town Center Park. The event will feature food vendors, live music and a fireworks show at 9:20 p.m.
Killingly: The Killingly Red, White & Blue celebration will begin at 5 pm at Owen Bell Park. In addition to food vendors and live music, the event will feature a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.
Norwich: The Norwich Sea Unicorns will host a fireworks display following the team’s game against the Westfield Starfires. The game starts at 6:30 pm at Dodd Stadium. Tickets are available to purchase here.
Saturday June 29
East Haven: The annual East Haven Beach Party will be held from noon to 10 pm at East Haven Town Beach. The event will feature food vendors, live entertainment and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
Hebron: A free Independence Day celebration at the Hebron Lions Club will begin at 4 pm The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 pm The rain date is June 30.
Middletown: The City of Middletown Fireworks Festival will begin at 5 pm on DeKoven Drive in the Harbor Park area. Festivities will include food vendors, live music and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
Trumbull: A fireworks display will follow the two-day Trumbull Day at Trumbull High School. The festivities will include carnival attractions, food, vendors and live entertainment and will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and from 2 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. Saturday.
Tuesday July 2
Stratford: A fireworks show hosted by Celebrate Stratford will take place in Short Beach, with more details on times below. The rain date is July 5.
Wednesday, July 3
Norwich: The Norwich Sea Unicorns will host a fireworks display following the team’s game against the Nashua Silver Knights. The game begins at 6:30 pm at Dodd Stadium. Tickets are available to purchase here.
Shelton: The cities of Shelton and Derby will celebrate Independence Day with live music and fireworks at Veterans Memorial Park, starting at 7 p.m. The fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:20 p.m. Rain is set for July 5.
West Haven: The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular will begin at 9:15 pm at Bradley Point. The rain date is scheduled for July 5.
Thursday July 4
Bristol: Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park will host the first of three fireworks displays scheduled for the Fourth of July starting at 9 p.m.
Groton: Groton’s annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Poquonnock Plains Park.
Hartford: A fireworks display will follow the first game of the three-game series between the Hartford Yard Goats and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The game starts at 6:10 pm at Dunkin’ Park. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Middlebury: There will be a 3-D fireworks show at Quassy Amusement Park and Water Park after dark.
New Britain: The Great American Boom event will begin at 7 pm at Willow Brook Park and will feature clowns, face painting, a DJ and fireworks. The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. Prior registration is required; parking passes are $10.
New Haven: The New Haven Parks and Recreation Department will host a fireworks display at Wilbur Cross High School starting at 9 p.m.
Rowayton: The Rowayton Civic Association will host a Fourth of July celebration in Bayley Beach. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. and the fireworks display will begin at 9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 5
Bristol: Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park will host its second Fourth of July fireworks show starting at 9 p.m.
Enfield: The Enfield Municipal Fourth of July Celebration will kick off its three-day Independence Day Festival on the Enfield Town Green at 5 p.m.
Hartford: A fireworks display will follow the second leg of the three-game series between the Hartford Yard Goats and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The game starts at 6:10 pm at Dunkin’ Park. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Madison: The Madison Fireworks Organization’s fireworks display will begin at 9:30 pm on a barge moored south of West Wharf.
Norwich: The Independence Day celebration will begin at 5 pm at Norwich Harbor at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park. Festivities will include live music, food and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The rain date is July 8.
Simsbury: The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will host its annual “Celebrate America!” Concert as part of the 2024 Talcott Mountain Music Festival. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm at the Simsbury Performing Arts Center. After the concert there will be a fireworks show. The rain date is scheduled for July 6. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Torrington: The city of Torrington will host an Independence Day celebration from 4 to 10 pm at Torrington High School. The event, which will feature a carnival, will conclude with a fireworks show scheduled to begin at dusk. The rain date is July 6.
Saturday July 6
Bristol – Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park will host its final fireworks show scheduled for July 4th starting at 9 p.m.
Enfield: The second day of Enfield’s municipal 4th of July celebration will take place from 9am to 9:30pm on the Enfield Town Green. Saturday’s festivities include an Independence Day 5K run at 9 a.m. and a Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m.
Fairfield: An Independence Day fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m. at Jennings Beach and Penfield Beach.
Hartford: A fireworks display will follow the final game of the three-game series between the Hartford Yard Goats and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The game starts at 6:10 pm at Dunkin’ Park. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Hartford: The fourth annual Hartford Bonanza will take place from 4 to 10 pm at Bushnell Park. The event, which is free to the public, will feature local entertainment, art, food and fireworks.
Manchester: The Fogarty Netherlands Independence Day celebration will begin at 4 pm at Manchester Community College. The event will feature live music, food and vendors and will conclude with a fireworks show scheduled to end just before 10 p.m.
New Milford: New Milford’s Fourth of July Celebration will take place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on the New Milford Village Green, with a fireworks display beginning at dusk.
Putnam: Putnam Fireworks Night will be held at Rotary Park, and more details about the event will follow.
Ridgefield: Ridgefield’s annual family fireworks celebration will begin at 6 pm at Ridgefield High School, with the fireworks beginning at dusk. Parking passes are available for purchase here. The rain date is July 7.
Stamford: The city of Stamford will host a fireworks show from 9 to 10 pm at Cummings Beach. The rain date is July 7.
Sunday July 7
Enfield: The final day of Enfield’s municipal Fourth of July celebration will begin at 10 a.m. on the Enfield Town Green. A fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. will close the three-day event.
Tuesday July 9
Vernon: Vernon’s annual July in the Sky event will begin at 6 pm in both downtown Rockville and Henry Park. Both locations will feature live entertainment, food vendors and children’s activities. The night will conclude with a fireworks show scheduled to begin after 9:15 p.m., once the sky is dark enough. Admission to the downtown Rockville event is free, although there is an admission fee for the Henry Park venue.
Friday July 12
Darien: The Darien Town Fireworks Event will begin at 6:30 pm at Darien High School and will feature festivities including live music, food trucks and face painting. Parking passes are available for purchase here. The rain date is July 19.
Saturday July 13
Beacon Falls: The Family Day Fireworks Celebration will begin at 6:30 pm at the Beacon Falls Recreation Complex.
Groton: The Fort Griswold on the Thames Celebration will take place from noon to 9:45 p.m. at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. The festivities will include food and live music, as well as a fireworks show scheduled to begin at 9:20 p.m.
Guilford: A community fireworks show will begin at dusk at the Guilford Fairgrounds.
New London: Sailfest will begin at 10 a.m. at New London Waterfront Park. The annual two-day festival will feature live music, food, street vendors, art and family-friendly activities, as well as a fireworks show starting around 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Wallingford: The City of Wallingford will host a fireworks display at 9:15 pm on the knoll in front of Mark T. Sheehan High School.
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