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Fourth of July Events in Connecticut
Fourth of July in Connecticut ranges from silly to spectacular  From its harbors and waterfront parks to the elegant greens of Litchfield, Connecticut's communities are hosting Fourth of July celebrations that range from splendid to silly. Hartford will host a Riverfest complete with top-notch entertainers, food, and a fireworks spectacular. The Great American Boom, with carnival rides, roaming clowns, river rides, and fireworks, is coming to Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain. Windham will have it Boom Box Parade and in Middlebury, fireworks will be enhanced with 3-D glasses for viewers. At Mystic Seaport, visitors can enjoy a Fourth as it would have happened in 1870, complete with a parade through the village and old-time games. Truly, there is something for every taste. Notice that most events take place on July 4, but some are on July 3, 5, and 6. Don’t miss any opportunity for patriotic fun.
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Fourth of July Town Celebration -- Enfield
July 11, 2008 to July 13, 2008
Old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration with live entertainment, juried craft fair, Taste of Enfield, parade, concerts, children activities, 5K road race, fireworks on Sunday. Location: Town Green, Rte. 5. Cost: Free. Time: Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight. Sunday, 9 a.m. -11 p.m. Information: 860-749-1820 or visit www.enfieldcelebration.org. |
Independence Day Celebration -- Norwich
July 5, 2008
Food and different vendors during the afternoon, along with entertainment, ending with a large display of fireworks. Location: Norwich Marina at American Wharf. Time: Begins at 3 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free. Information: 860-886-6363 or visit http://www.norwichct.org |
Riverfest -- Hartford
July 5, 2008
A dual-community festival that celebrates the country’s independence. Filled with food, activities for all ages, top-name entertainers and other major entertainment; held along the river. Grand finale of spectacular fireworks shot from a barge on the river. Location: Riverfront Plaza/Charter Oak Landing, Great River Park, Founders Plaza. Time: 4 -10:15 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 860-713-3131 |
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Concert on the Green – Madison
July 5, 2008
Shoreline Youth Symphony performs at 5 p.m. followed by Wallingford Symphony at 7 p.m. Picnicking is welcome. |
United States Coast Guard Band Concert – New London
July 6, 2008
One of our nation's premier military bands founded in 1925, has gained a reputation as one of the finest concert bands in the world. Location: Leamy Hall Auditorium, USCG Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 860-701-6826 or visit www.uscg.mil/band. |
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Fireworks For Sailfest – New London
July 12, 2008
With more than 22,000 shells lighting up the nighttime sky over the Thames River, this year’s Fireworks Extravaganza promises to be the best ever. Location: Downtown New London. Time: 9:25 p.m. Rain date is
July 13. Listen to radio station Q105 for details |
Parade and Fireworks – Guilford
July 12, 2008
Parade through downtown begins at 10 a.m. Parade leaves from Town Green goes to Alder Brook cemetery for ceremony and returns to the green. Community Picnic is on the green and fireworks are on the Fairgrounds. Information: 203-453-9677. |
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