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New England 4th of July Events Calendar 2025

Fireworks, parades, fife & drums parades and musket fire. Town cookouts, lawn games, band music in the park gazebo, boat cruises, picnics on the beach. Your idea of July 4th 2025 celebrations is alive in every part of New England. Stick with your favorite tradition or try something. Check these pages often. New postings coming daily.

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4th of July Fireworks at Lake Compounce

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025 Lake Compounce - 185 Enterprise Drive Bristol, CT 06010

Celebrate the 4th of July at America's First Amusement Park! Play all day in Crocodile Cove Water Park and soak up the sounds of summer with live music on the lake's floating stage. Then, end your night with a spectacular fireworks show over the lake on July 4 & 5.
Dusk

Fairs & Festivals

Hartford Bonanza 2025 - Hartford, CT

Jun 2, 2025 - Jul 2, 2025 Bushnell Park Hartford, CT

Join us in Bushnell Park in the heart of Connecticut’s Capitol City for our 5th Annual Independence Day Weekend Celebration, Hartford Bonanza! There will be live music, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors and of course the Carousel will be open! Fireworks go off at dusk.
4 - 10PM

City of Middletown CT Fireworks Festival 2025

Jun 28, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025 DeKoeven Drive Middletown, CT 06457

Get outdoors for the Middletown Fireworks Festival! There will be live music, festival activities, artisan quality food trucks & vendors, and more! Fireworks go off at 9:30 PM.
5 - 10PM

Fireworks

Town of Madison CT Fireworks 2025

Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 2, 2025 West Wharf Beach Madison, CT

The Town of Madison Independence Day Fireworks will be displayed from a barge just south of the West Wharf pier on July 2 at 9:30 p.m. The best viewing of the fireworks is from the Town Beaches: East Wharf, West Wharf and the Surf Club. Due to the large numbers of people who are expected at the event, everyone is encouraged to arrive early as there will be traffic delays, road closures, and parking restrictions. Rain date: July 11
9:30 p.m.

West Haven CT Fireworks 2025

Jul 3, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025 Bradley Point Park - Capt. Thomas Blvd. West Haven, CT 06516

Come out to Bradley Point Park for the best view.
9:15PM
Free

Norwich Harbor 4th of July Fireworks 2025

Jul 3, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025 Norwich Harbor Norwich, CT 06360

Join us as we celebrate our great nation with our annual fireworks show at the Norwich Harbor. This family-friendly event is brought to you by the Norwich Events Organization and is open for all to attend. We will have music, food trucks, face painting and kids crafts, with the fireworks going off around 9:15pm.
6 - 10PM

New Haven CT Fireworks 2025

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 Wilbur Cross High School - 181 Mitchell Drive New Haven, CT

Fireworks will launch from atop of East Rock Park. The best viewing location is from the Wilbur Cross High School parking lot. *Note – only blankets will be allowed on the new turf.
9-9:30 p.m.
203-946-8027

Torrington Independence Day Fireworks Show Celebration

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Torrington Middle School - 200 Middle School Drive Torrington, CT 06790

Join us for an exciting evening filled with live music, delicious food and drinks, carnival rides, and a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. Bring your family and friends for a night of fun and community spirit.
4 - 10PM
$10 Admission per vehicle, $2 for walk-ins

Music

Talcott Mountain Music Festival 2025

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 Simsbury Performing Arts Center - 22 Iron Horse Blvd. Simsbury, CT 06070

The HSO presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert, led by the esteemed Hartford Symphony Orchestra music director Carolyn Kuan. Joining the orchestra for this special occasion is American singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor. The night wouldn’t be complete without an exhilarating display of fireworks!
7:30PM
$5 - $50

Parades

Independence Day Boat Parade 2025

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 67 Main Street Essex, CT 06426

Join the Connecticut River Museum this Independence Day for an afternoon of excitement, learning and fun! Enjoy a spectacle of dazzling boat displays and cannon fire after visiting the Museum exhibits and taking on a special scavenger hunt.
2:00 PM
Parade is Free!