What better way is there to celebrate the Fourth of July than getting together with family and friends to watch the skies light up with fireworks?
Here’s a list of where to find some of the best Fourth of July Fireworks in Connecticut (and a few in Western Massachusetts)!
Remember, fireworks can’t happen in the rain. Make sure to always check before heading out!
Friday, June 28, 2019
- Bridgeport: Seaside Park. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy a full day with food trucks, live music, carnival rides and fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admission.
- Hamden: Town Center Park. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy music from The United State Army Field Band and a live DJ, food trucks, and of course, fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission and parking is free.
- Killingly: Owen Bell Park. Starting at 5:30 p.m., enjoy a chicken BBQ dinner, music and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Windsor Locks: Veterans Memorial Park. At 9:30 p.m., enjoy fireworks after the Fire Department carnival. The carnival will run from June 27-29 and offer food, rides, games and BINGO. Free admission and free parking.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
- Bristol : Lake Compounce. Arrive early at 11 a.m. to enjoy a full day of rides and fun. Then celebrate with Fireworks over the Lake after 9 p.m.
- Coventry : Patriots Park. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy music, games, rides, contests and a fireworks show!
- Hebron: Hebron Lions Fairgrounds. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy a car show, live music, food, vendors, activities for kids and fireworks.
- Middletown: Middletown Community Park. At 5 p.m., enjoy a festival with fireworks at dusk.
- Milford : Milford Harbor at Lisman Landing. From 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., enjoy food, fun and fireworks.
- Trumbull: Trumbull High School. At 9 p.m., enjoy a fireworks spectacular at the culmination of the Trumbull Festival which runs June 28 and 29.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
- Vernon: Henry Park & Downtown Rockville. Starting at 6 p.m., celebrate at Henry Park with kids activities, food and fireworks.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
- Derby: 3rd Street. At dusk, enjoy fireworks as you stroll through town enjoying food trucks and restaurants.
- East Longmeadow, Massachusetts: East Longmeadow High School. From 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., enjoy music with Trailer Trash and more. The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
- Fairfield: Penfield or Jennings Beaches. At 6 p.m., enjoy live entertainment at either beach, and great views of the fireworks from a barge off Long Island Sound.
- Madison: West Wharf Beach. At 9:30 p.m., enjoy a fireworks spectacular on the beach.
- Meriden: Hubbard Park. Starting at 5 p.m., enjoy live entertainment and food, with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Norwalk: Calf Pasture Beach. Starting at 5:30 p.m., enjoy a festival with food, kid’s shows, live music and fireworks at sundown.
- Norwich: Howard Brown Park. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy food trucks, music, family fun and fireworks. Free Admission.
- Stratford: Short Beach Park. At 9 p.m., enjoy the beach and fireworks after sunset. Free.
- West Haven: Bradley Point Park. At 9:15 p.m., come out to watch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular.
- Westport: Compo Beach. At 9 p.m., enjoy fireworks on the each. Tickets are required for entrance to Compo.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
- Middlebury: Quassy Amusement Park. Arrive early to enjoy rides and attractions at the park, and then watch the 3-D Fireworks spectacular over Lake Quassapaug at 10:15 p.m. Special viewing glasses will be sold.
- New Britain: Stanley Quarter Park. At 5p.m., The Great American Boom will be held and features music and more. Fireworks will be at 9:15 p.m. Free admission.
- New Canaan: Waveny Park. At 5 p.m., enjoy family picnicking, children’s games, food trucks, live music and fireworks after 9:15 p.m.
- New Haven: East Rock Park & Wilbur Cross High School. At 9 p.m., watch the fireworks light the sky from anywhere you can see the Angel of Peace atop East Rock (official viewing will be at Wilbur Cross Football Field).
- Rowayton : Bayley Beach. At 9 p.m., enjoy fireworks on the beach.
- Springfield, Massachusetts: Riverfront Park. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy Star Spangled Springfield with great food, music, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free Admission.
- Weston : Weston Middle School Field. At 4:30 p.m., gates open for you to enjoy food trucks, live music, a magic show, and fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Friday, July 5, 2019
- Lakeville: Lime Rock. At 6 p.m., doors open for a fun night of food and fireworks.
- Orange: Orange Fairgrounds. At 6:30 p.m., enjoy a night with fun activities, food, entertainment, and fireworks.
- Simsbury: Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows. At 7:30 p.m., enjoy the Celebrate America Concert with fireworks immediately following the concert. Tickets on sale online.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
- Darien: Darien High School. Enjoy live music, food trucks, face painting and fireworks!
- Greenwich: Greenwich Point and Binney Park. Enjoy fireworks at dusk.
- Jewett City: Veterans Memorial Park. Enjoy a weekend long carnival and festival, with fireworks on the last night. The carnival runs from July 4-7.
- Manchester : Manchester Community College Band Shell. At 4 p.m., enjoy the Annual James “Dutch” Fogarty 4th of July Celebration with live music, children’s games, a chicken bbq and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- New Milford : Town green. At 6:30 p.m., celebrate with music and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Putnam : Putnam Rotary Park. From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., enjoy live entertainment and fireworks.
- Stafford: Stafford High School. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy a food truck festival, fireworks, family friendly activities, music, lawn games, fun events and more! Free admission.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
- Enfield: Town Green. At 9:45 p.m., enjoy a firework extravaganza following a traditional concert by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. There will be a Town Celebration from July 5 to July 7 which will feature music, food and family activities. Free Admission.
- Waterbury : Brass Mill Shopping Center. From 2 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., enjoy a Food Truck Fest & Fireworks with lots of food, craft and merchandise vendors and more. Free admission and parking.
Saturday, July 13, 2019
- Groton: Fort Griswold State Park. Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy live music and food vendors, followed by fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
- Guilford: Guilford Fairgrounds. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy fireworks at dusk.
- Hartford: Great River Park & Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Starting at 7 p.m., enjoy music from live bands and food trucks. The fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. Free Admission.
- New London : Waterfront Park & State Pier. At 9 p.m., enjoy fireworks choreographed to music on K-Hits 100.9 FM. There will also be live music and food during the weekend long Sailfest event.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
- Newington: Mill Pond Park. At 9:30 p.m., come watch one of largest firework shows around! There will be a full day celebration with a food, arts & crafts, music, entertainment! Admission and parking are free!
- Niantic : Main Street. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy food, fun and fabulous activities including vendors, performances and a fireworks display over Niantic Bay.
There are so many fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations; did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add it in! 0
