List Of 2010 Fireworks Across Connecticut
Branford : -- June 26th at dusk at Branford Point. Rain date is June 29th.
Beacon Falls: July 10 at Pent Road Sports Complex. Rain date is the following Sunday. Buses leave from Beacon Falls Fire Department and Woodland High School between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Bozrah While there are no fireworks being held by the town, Camp Odetah puts them on July 3 at sundown, with a rain date of July 10. There is no admission. Seymor Sand and Stone. Crowds should park along the road and not over to campgrounds.
Bristol: July 2, 3 and 4 at Lake Compounce. Visit the park's website for admission information.
Coventry: Coventry Fest, July 10. Following a day of festivities, food and entertainment at Patriots Park on Lake Street, fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Rain date is July 24. Shuttle buses will be available at the local schools. On-site parking is limited. There is a requested admission.
Cromwell: River Port Festival, Aug. 21.
East Hartford River Repature's Riverfest on July 10. Fireworks can be viewed from Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and Charter Oak Landing in Hartford, Great River Park and Founders Plaza in East Hartford, and along the river in many areas in Hartford and East Hartford. Fireworks set to begin at 9 p.m.
East Lyme: Celebrate East Lyme, July 17 at dusk.
Enfield: Fireworks at Town Green at 9:45 p.m. on July 11. This follows two days of events , music and entertainment.
Fairfield: July 4 at the Penfield Pavilion. Rain date is July 5.
Farmington: July 9, at 9:30 po.m. at Union School on School Street in Unionville. Rain date July 10.
Greenwich: Saturday, July 3. Fireworks to begin at dusk and can be seen from both Greenwich Point Beach and Binney Park. The regular beach fees apply. Rain date is July 5.
Groton: Saturday, July 10, as part of the Mashentucket Sailfest. The festivities will be from 6 to 11 p.m. on Fisherman's Pier. Fireworks can be seen all down the river.
Guilford: July 10 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Following a day of festivities on the Guilford Green, music and entertainment will begin on the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:25, but seating is limited. There is a small parking charge.
Hamden: Friday, July 2. Rain date is Saturday, July 3. No charge, park anywhere, show begins sometime after sunset.
Hartford: July 10, at riverfront plaza from 4 to 10 p.m. No on-site parking, recommended parking downtown in parking garages, Morgan St. Is charging $4, Constitution plaza $5, Science center $7. Event is free. Rain date is not scheduled, rain or shine.
Hartland: -- Fireworks will be held at the Fireman's carnival the last week of July (Friday, the 30.) Times have not been scheduled.
Killingly: Friday, July 2, in Owen Bell park from 5 to 9 p.m. (BBQ starts at 6 p.m., band starts at 6:30 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m.). Dinner is $8, tickets can be pre-purchased at Req. Department, fireworks are free. No rain date scheduled.
Lebanon: Summerdance Festival has fireworks on Sat., July 10. Held in the center of Lebanon Green. Starts at 5:30 p.m., fireworks won't start until after dark.
Madison: Friday, July 2, at 9:30 p.m., free of charge. Shot off of West Wharf, parking is free, buses will bring people in from commuter lots.
Manchester: Fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 3 at Manchester Community College. The rain date will be Monday, July 5. Children's activities begin at 4 p.m., separate tickets for the chicken bbq can be purchased at town hall for $7. Firework show starts at 9:30 p.m. Parking is free, but donations are being accepted.
Meriden: Fireworks held on Friday, July 2 at Westfield shopping mall. The event is free and will go from 6 to 10 p.m., fireworks will start 9:15 p.m. Raindate is not scheduled.
Middlebury: Fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 4, at Quassy Amusement park, 10:15 p.m. For admission information, visit the park's website
Milford: Saturday, July 3 at Westfield CT Post.
Naugatuck: Sunday, July 4. Set off at Rubber Ave. at the high school. Rain date has been scheduled for July 5.
New Britain: Fireworks will be held at Stanley Quarter Park on Sunday, July 4, fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. CCSU Parking garages, no parking on street where fireworks will be held. Rain date scheduled for July 5.
New Canaan: New Canaan Family 4th, at Waveny Park on Sunday, July 4 -- fireworks, picnic and children's events. Tickets can be purchased on town website, new canaan.info or in person at Waveny Park req. Residents pay $30 per car and non-residents pay $60 per car. Starts at 5 p.m., fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Rain date scheduled for July 5.
New Haven: Will be held at East Rock Park, Sunday, July 4 at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to benefit soldiers and sailors. Buses will be transporting guests from parking lots to the park. Tickets are $15 for adults, and can be purchased at 200 Orange St. or at 720 Edgewood Ave., tickets may also be reserved at park and req or through email at sbruno@newhavenct.net. Fireworks will be all around the base of EastRock Park for public viewing at no cost. Rain date scheduled for Monday, July 5.
Newington: July 17 at 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park. Event will feature arts and crafts as well as a carnival.
New London: Ocean beach will have fireworks on Friday, July 2. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m, $5 per car.
New Milford: Will be held on July 3, rain date July 10. Between McDonald' and Big Y. Can be seen from Sarah Noble school, along the river. Bank Street will be closed off, Big Y, Sunnyvalley area. Fireworks will begin at dark.
Norwalk: Will be held at Calf Pasture Beach, on July 3, at dark. People can park at the beach, $5 if you don't have a Calf Pasture Beach sticker. Rain date is July 5.
Norwich: Will be held at Dodd Stadium.
North Branford: Fireworks will be held as part of annual Potato and Corn Festival, Saturday, Aug. 7 at 9:30 p.m.
Portland: July 17, rain date is July 18. Fireworks will take place on Exchange Club grounds off Route 17-A. Parking is limited.
Orange: July 2 with a concert before fireworks display at fairgrounds. Cost is $5 per car for parking.
Roxbury: Shepaug Valley High School on July 4, people will have to buy a pass to get into the school. The pass is $20 per car and can be purchased through the Parks and Recreation Department by dialing 860-868-1519.
Ridgefield: July 4, at Ridgefield High School at dusk. Rain date is July 5. Free parking.
Salisbury: Will be held on July 3, at Lime Rock Park at about 9 p.m. Rain date July 4. Guests must pay to park.
Shelton: July 2 (rain date July 3) located Downtown River Walk, concert from 7 to 9 p.m. and fireworks directly after, free to public.
Simsbury: July 2 at Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows; 7:30 p.m. concert with fireworks after. Single concert prices for lawn at gate are $25.
Stafford: Fireworks at Summer Fest, July 3 at 9 p.m., located at Stafford High School, free to public.
Stafford Springs: July 2, at Stafford Motor Speedway. Gates open at 5:15 p.m., racing begins at 6 p.m. and fireworks will be held after dark.
Vernon: Thursday, July 1 at Henry Park at dusk.
Wallingford: July 3, Sheehan High School, 9 p.m.
Waterbury: July 4 at Municipal Stadium; free admission.
Westport: July 2 (rain date July 6) at Compo at dusk; cars are $30 per vehicle and tickets can be purchased at the police department and parks and recreation office.
West Haven: July 3, Savin Rock Fireworks will be held at dusk on West Haven Beach.
Wilton: July 4 at the Athletic Complex on Route 7 at 9:30 p.m. Rain date is July 5. The fireworks begin in evening, but events will be taking place throughout the day. Parking permits, $34 and $20 must be purchased at 180 School Road.
Windsor Locks: July 9 at 9:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Southwest Avenue. No charge.
Winchester: Firemen's fireworks on Aug. 20 and 21 at 9 p.m. on Rowley Street.
Branford : -- June 26th at dusk at Branford Point. Rain date is June 29th.
Beacon Falls: July 10 at Pent Road Sports Complex. Rain date is the following Sunday. Buses leave from Beacon Falls Fire Department and Woodland High School between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Bozrah While there are no fireworks being held by the town, Camp Odetah puts them on July 3 at sundown, with a rain date of July 10. There is no admission. Seymor Sand and Stone. Crowds should park along the road and not over to campgrounds.
Bristol: July 2, 3 and 4 at Lake Compounce. Visit the park's website for admission information.
Coventry: Coventry Fest, July 10. Following a day of festivities, food and entertainment at Patriots Park on Lake Street, fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Rain date is July 24. Shuttle buses will be available at the local schools. On-site parking is limited. There is a requested admission.
Cromwell: River Port Festival, Aug. 21.
East Hartford River Repature's Riverfest on July 10. Fireworks can be viewed from Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and Charter Oak Landing in Hartford, Great River Park and Founders Plaza in East Hartford, and along the river in many areas in Hartford and East Hartford. Fireworks set to begin at 9 p.m.
East Lyme: Celebrate East Lyme, July 17 at dusk.
Enfield: Fireworks at Town Green at 9:45 p.m. on July 11. This follows two days of events , music and entertainment.
Fairfield: July 4 at the Penfield Pavilion. Rain date is July 5.
Farmington: July 9, at 9:30 po.m. at Union School on School Street in Unionville. Rain date July 10.
Greenwich: Saturday, July 3. Fireworks to begin at dusk and can be seen from both Greenwich Point Beach and Binney Park. The regular beach fees apply. Rain date is July 5.
Groton: Saturday, July 10, as part of the Mashentucket Sailfest. The festivities will be from 6 to 11 p.m. on Fisherman's Pier. Fireworks can be seen all down the river.
Guilford: July 10 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Following a day of festivities on the Guilford Green, music and entertainment will begin on the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:25, but seating is limited. There is a small parking charge.
Hamden: Friday, July 2. Rain date is Saturday, July 3. No charge, park anywhere, show begins sometime after sunset.
Hartford: July 10, at riverfront plaza from 4 to 10 p.m. No on-site parking, recommended parking downtown in parking garages, Morgan St. Is charging $4, Constitution plaza $5, Science center $7. Event is free. Rain date is not scheduled, rain or shine.
Hartland: -- Fireworks will be held at the Fireman's carnival the last week of July (Friday, the 30.) Times have not been scheduled.
Killingly: Friday, July 2, in Owen Bell park from 5 to 9 p.m. (BBQ starts at 6 p.m., band starts at 6:30 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m.). Dinner is $8, tickets can be pre-purchased at Req. Department, fireworks are free. No rain date scheduled.
Lebanon: Summerdance Festival has fireworks on Sat., July 10. Held in the center of Lebanon Green. Starts at 5:30 p.m., fireworks won't start until after dark.
Madison: Friday, July 2, at 9:30 p.m., free of charge. Shot off of West Wharf, parking is free, buses will bring people in from commuter lots.
Manchester: Fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 3 at Manchester Community College. The rain date will be Monday, July 5. Children's activities begin at 4 p.m., separate tickets for the chicken bbq can be purchased at town hall for $7. Firework show starts at 9:30 p.m. Parking is free, but donations are being accepted.
Meriden: Fireworks held on Friday, July 2 at Westfield shopping mall. The event is free and will go from 6 to 10 p.m., fireworks will start 9:15 p.m. Raindate is not scheduled.
Middlebury: Fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 4, at Quassy Amusement park, 10:15 p.m. For admission information, visit the park's website
Milford: Saturday, July 3 at Westfield CT Post.
Naugatuck: Sunday, July 4. Set off at Rubber Ave. at the high school. Rain date has been scheduled for July 5.
New Britain: Fireworks will be held at Stanley Quarter Park on Sunday, July 4, fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. CCSU Parking garages, no parking on street where fireworks will be held. Rain date scheduled for July 5.
New Canaan: New Canaan Family 4th, at Waveny Park on Sunday, July 4 -- fireworks, picnic and children's events. Tickets can be purchased on town website, new canaan.info or in person at Waveny Park req. Residents pay $30 per car and non-residents pay $60 per car. Starts at 5 p.m., fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Rain date scheduled for July 5.
New Haven: Will be held at East Rock Park, Sunday, July 4 at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to benefit soldiers and sailors. Buses will be transporting guests from parking lots to the park. Tickets are $15 for adults, and can be purchased at 200 Orange St. or at 720 Edgewood Ave., tickets may also be reserved at park and req or through email at sbruno@newhavenct.net. Fireworks will be all around the base of EastRock Park for public viewing at no cost. Rain date scheduled for Monday, July 5.
Newington: July 17 at 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park. Event will feature arts and crafts as well as a carnival.
New London: Ocean beach will have fireworks on Friday, July 2. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m, $5 per car.
New Milford: Will be held on July 3, rain date July 10. Between McDonald' and Big Y. Can be seen from Sarah Noble school, along the river. Bank Street will be closed off, Big Y, Sunnyvalley area. Fireworks will begin at dark.
Norwalk: Will be held at Calf Pasture Beach, on July 3, at dark. People can park at the beach, $5 if you don't have a Calf Pasture Beach sticker. Rain date is July 5.
Norwich: Will be held at Dodd Stadium.
North Branford: Fireworks will be held as part of annual Potato and Corn Festival, Saturday, Aug. 7 at 9:30 p.m.
Portland: July 17, rain date is July 18. Fireworks will take place on Exchange Club grounds off Route 17-A. Parking is limited.
Orange: July 2 with a concert before fireworks display at fairgrounds. Cost is $5 per car for parking.
Roxbury: Shepaug Valley High School on July 4, people will have to buy a pass to get into the school. The pass is $20 per car and can be purchased through the Parks and Recreation Department by dialing 860-868-1519.
Ridgefield: July 4, at Ridgefield High School at dusk. Rain date is July 5. Free parking.
Salisbury: Will be held on July 3, at Lime Rock Park at about 9 p.m. Rain date July 4. Guests must pay to park.
Shelton: July 2 (rain date July 3) located Downtown River Walk, concert from 7 to 9 p.m. and fireworks directly after, free to public.
Simsbury: July 2 at Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows; 7:30 p.m. concert with fireworks after. Single concert prices for lawn at gate are $25.
Stafford: Fireworks at Summer Fest, July 3 at 9 p.m., located at Stafford High School, free to public.
Stafford Springs: July 2, at Stafford Motor Speedway. Gates open at 5:15 p.m., racing begins at 6 p.m. and fireworks will be held after dark.
Vernon: Thursday, July 1 at Henry Park at dusk.
Wallingford: July 3, Sheehan High School, 9 p.m.
Waterbury: July 4 at Municipal Stadium; free admission.
Westport: July 2 (rain date July 6) at Compo at dusk; cars are $30 per vehicle and tickets can be purchased at the police department and parks and recreation office.
West Haven: July 3, Savin Rock Fireworks will be held at dusk on West Haven Beach.
Wilton: July 4 at the Athletic Complex on Route 7 at 9:30 p.m. Rain date is July 5. The fireworks begin in evening, but events will be taking place throughout the day. Parking permits, $34 and $20 must be purchased at 180 School Road.
Windsor Locks: July 9 at 9:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Southwest Avenue. No charge.
Winchester: Firemen's fireworks on Aug. 20 and 21 at 9 p.m. on Rowley Street.