NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 has you covered on ways you can celebrate the Fourth of July in 2023.
Below is a list of fireworks displays, parades, and other festivities planned across Connecticut, organized by date.
Wednesday, July 5
- New Haven’s Fireworks | Fireworks will launch from atop East Rock Park; viewing area is from Wilbur Cross High School parking lot | 9 p.m.
If you can’t make it to Wilbur Cross High School for the show, WTNH will provide a live broadcast on WCTX Channel 9, starting at approximately 9 p.m. on the Fourth of July. You can also stream it live on WTNH.com and the News 8 app.
- Norwalk Independence Day Concert & Fireworks Show | Calf Pasture Beach | 7:30 p.m.
- West Haven’s Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular | Bradley Point Park | 9:15 p.m.
Friday, July 7
- Naugatuck’s Summer Festival & Fireworks | Old Firehouse Road | Event starts at 6 p.m.
- Norwich Sea Unicorns | Dodd Stadium | End of game
- Madison Fireworks | Waterfront area off West Wharf Beach | 9:30 p.m.
- Meriden Concert & Fireworks | Hubbard Park Drive | Concert starts at 7 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
- Guilford Fireworks | Guilford Fairgrounds | At dusk
- Hartford Yard Goats Fireworks | Dunkin Park | End of game
- New London’s Sailfest-Fireworks Extravaganza | Waterfront Park and State Pier | Approx. 9 p.m.
- Wallingford Fireworks | Viewable from Sheehan High School and Moran Middle School | Approx. 9:20 p.m.
- Hartford Bonanza | Bushnell Park | Festival starts at 4 p.m., with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, July 9
- Enfield’s Fireworks Spectacular | Town Green | 9:45 p.m.
- Orange’s Independence Day Concert & Fireworks | Orange Fair Grounds | Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Waterbury Food Truck & Firework Extravaganza | Brass Mill Center 495 Union St. | 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., fireworks at dusk
Tuesday, July 11
- Vernon’s July in the Sky | Henry Park | 9:30 p.m. | Rain date: July 12
Friday, July 14
- Darien Town Fireworks | Darien High School | Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.| Rain date: July 15
- Norwich Sea Unicorns | Dodd Stadium | End of game
Saturday, July 15
- Newington’s Extravaganza | Mill Pond Park | Event starts at 10 a.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. | Rain date: July 16
- Niantic – Celebrate East Lyme | Pennsylvania Avenue/Main Street | Event starts at 3 p.m; fireworks at dusk