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Fourth of July Events in Connecticut
July 4th in Connecticut brings historic parades and 3-D fireworks  Connecticut celebrates the Fourth of July with events as varied as the wonderfully silly Boom Box Parade in Willimantic, where townspeople march with boom boxes playing martial music broadcast from a local radio station, to a replica of an Independence Day from the 1870s, with period games and entertainments, at Mystic Seaport. Other highlights are a Turn of the Century Fest, with sack races and an ice cream social, in Litchfield, and the Great American Boom, a carnival of live music, roaming clowns, and rides, in New Britain. Many towns also host smaller parades and fireworks. Notice that some events take place on July 3.
 3-D Fireworks – Middlebury, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
See the spectacular 3-D Fireworks July 4 at Quassy Amusement Park, Route 64, in Middlebury, Conn. Special “3-D” viewing glasses sold for $1 to benefit Prevent Blindness Tri-State. Come early and enjoy the rides, beach and Saturation Station interactive water play area. Parking is $7 on July 4. For more information visit www.quassy.com or call 1-800-FOR-PARK. |
Fireworks
--Madison, Connecticut
July 3, 2009
Location: Off of West Wharf Beach. Time: 9:30 p.m. Rain Date: July 10. |
Fireworks
West Haven, Connecticut
July 3, 2009
Location: West Haven Beach |
 Fireworks at Sailfest
-- New London, Connecticut
July 11, 2009
Gigantic fireworks show with accompanying music over the Thames River, between downtown New London and Groton. Time 9:30 p.m. Information: 860-444-1879 or visit www.sailfest.org/content/fireworks.asp |
Fireworks Display
-- Branford, Connecticut
July 27, 2009
The fireworks will be held at Branford Point June 27 with a rain date of the 28. Shuttle bus service is available beginning at 5 p.m. from the Branford High School, 185 East Main Street. Service will be continuous throughout the event. Information: www.branfordfestival.com/firework.htm |
Fireworks Under the Stars -- New Haven, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Celebrate Independence Day and watch
fireworks under the stars with family and friends. Location; Long Wharf Park, Canal Dock Road and Long Wahrf Drive. Time: 7 p.m. Rain date: July 5. Information: 203-946-7172. |
Fourth of July Celebration
-- Woodstock, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Celebrate the holiday at the home of Mr. Fourth of July. View historic American flags; enjoy an appearance by President Ulysses S. Grant.
Location: Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169.
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Information: 860-928-4074. |
 Fourth of July Fireworks
-- Lakeville, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Gates open early for picnicking. Dogs are not permitted. Location: 497 Lime Rock Road with parking at 60 White Hollow Road. Time: 6 p.m. past 9 p.m. Cost: $10 per car. Information: 860-435-5000 or visit www.limerock.com/news/read/4th-of-july-fireworks
info@limerock.com
497 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville, CT 06039 United States [Lime Rock Park]
1+(860)-435-0248
326 Main St Lakeville, CT 06039 United States [Rotary Club of Salisbury] |
Fourth of July Town Celebration
Enfield, Connecticut
July 10, 2009 to July 12, 2009
Old-fashioned July 4th celebration with live entertainment, juried crafts fair, Taste of Enfield, parade, concerts, children activities, 5K road race, fireworks on Sunday. Location: Town Green on Route 5. Time: Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission: Free. Information: 860-749-1820 |
Great American Boom
-- New Britain, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Live concert, attractions and inflatables, carnival games, petting zoo, roaming clowns, different rides on the pond and a magnificent fireworks display.
Location: Stanley Quarter Park, 2159 Stanley Street.
Time: Begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Cost: $5. Information: 860-826-3360 or visit www.new-britain.net/recnpark/ |
 Independence Day
-- Mystic, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Go back in time and experience an authentic 1870s Fourth of July celebration. Discover an earlier spirit of independence with special ceremonies and parade.
Location: Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave. (Route 27).
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Information: 860-572-0711. |
 Independence Day Celebration
--Milford, Connecticut
July 3, 2009
Live concert featuring The Landsharks, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band; choreographed fireworks spectacular, summer Carnival, gourmet barbecue. Location: Top Level of the Green Parking Deck near Cinema de Lux, Westfield Connecticut Post Mall, 1201 Boston Post Road. Time: 4-10 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Barbecue is adults, $25; kids age 10 and younger, $10. Information: 203-878 6837 |
Independence Day Fireworks
-- Norwich, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Celebrate America’s birthday and Norwich’s 350th anniversary with a grand fireworks display.
Location: Brown Park, Chelsea Harbor Drive.
Time: 9 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Information: 860-886-6363. |
 Independence Day Parade
-- Madison, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
The parade begins at 11 am and winds its way from the Stop and Shop parking lot, through the center of downtown Madison and into the Surf Club. The parade features approximately 100 community groups, floats, bands, clowns, antique cars, trucks, bicycles and a number of professional performance groups. It has been recognized as one of the best parades in Connecticut. Two new special categories have been added this year. A neighborhood float competition and show your pet. Location: 555 Boston Post Road.
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Information: 203-645-2147 or visit www.madisonexchange.org |
July 4th Parade & Picnic
-- Lyme, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Old-fashioned Independence Day parade at 11 a.m. followed by a free Fourth of July picnic sponsored by the Reynolds family.
Location: Cove Road
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Information: 860-767-8269. |
Lions Club July 4th Parade – Columbia, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Town leaders, marching bands, local groups and organizations, floats, fire vehicles. Location: Horace Porter School, 3 Schoolhouse Road to
Route 66. Time: 10 a.m. |
Semiseptcentennial Parade
-- Norwich, Connecticut
July 5, 2009
Parade with floats, bands, antique cars and dignitaries from all over the world. Part of Norwich's 350th anniversary celebration.
Location: Broadway to Franklin Square. Time: 1 p.m. Admission: Free.
Information: 860-823-3742 or visit www.norwichct350.com |
 Sounds of Liberty
– Hartford, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Replicas of the Liberty Bell will ring at 2 p.m. around the country to honor the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Each bell will be rung 13 times to recognize the original 13 Colonies. Gathering at the south side entrance at 1:30 p.m., a descendent of the signer George Read will give a short presentation on the Connecticut signers. A meaningful way to celebrate the birth of this country. Location: State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue. Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 860-460-5081. |
Talcott Mountain Musical Festival’s Celebrate America
– Simsbury, Connecticut
July 2, 2009 to July 3, 2009
Pack a picnic and relax under the stars while you listen to the sounds of the Annual Red White and Blue Tradition. Location: Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Boulevard. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5-$25. Information: 860-244-2999 |
 Turn of the Century Fest
-- Litchfield, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Independence Day celebration with an old-fashioned pet parade, sack races, period music, ice cream social and more. Location: Litchfield Green. Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 860-567-4501 or visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org |
Turn of the Century Fest
-- Litchfield, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Independence Day celebration with an old-fashioned pet parade, sack races, period music, ice cream social and more.
Location: Litchfield Green.
Time: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Information: 860-567-4501 or visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org |
 WILI Boom Box Parade
-- Willimantic, Connecticut
July 4, 2009
Willimantic Connecticut’s unique people’s parade with no real bands -- only marchers and spectators bring radios and play them while local radio station broadcasts the marching band music. Live music played on WILI AM (1400).
Location: Begins in Jillson Square and proceeds to Memorial Park.
Time: Begins at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
Information: 860-456-1111 or visit www.wili-am.com/parade.htm |
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