Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz & Poetry at The Florence Griswold Museum

Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

The celebration in honor of Juneteenth—a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—will take place on the north lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. The event features a quartet led by legendary bassist Nat Reeves and new work by Connecticut poets Marilyn Nelson, Kate Rushin, Rhonda Ward, and Antoinette Brim-Bell, who in 2021 […]

2024 Rose Arts Festival in Norwich

Chelsea Parade PArk 2 Chelsea Parade, Norwich

June 28-29, 2024 In 2017, the Rose Arts Festival was resurrected, inspired by the festival’s passionate history, along with the belief that creativity can invigorate and empower a community.Rose Arts is a call to the community to celebrate yesterday, today and tomorrow. Rose Arts is a movement using interaction, community involvement, emerging music, and public […]

Meriden’s Independence Day Fireworks and Concert

Norwich Harbor 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive, Norwich

Get ready to celebrate America's independence in one of Connecticut's most BEAUTIFUL settings: Meriden's Hubbard Park! Concert:  Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez For more information

4th of July Parade 2024 in Groton

Poquonnock Plains Park 1 Central Ave, Groton

Come celebrate Independence Day with Groton Parks and Recreation and the whole community of Groton! We'll have a bunch of community organizations showing their pride as they march with a huge crowd cheering along the way. We march down Rt. 1 (Fort Hill Rd.) beginning at Poquonnock Plains Park and ending at Chelsea Groton Bank. […]

4th of July Parade and Concert on the Green in Madison

Madison Town Green Route 1, Madison

The Town of Madison's Annual Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The parade will proceed west on Boston Post Road (Route 1) from Samson Rock Drive to the West Wharf Road and will end in the Surf Club.  The parade will require road closures.  Residents and motorists should expect […]

4th of July: New Haven

East Rock Park 181 Mitchell Dr, New Haven

We are thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated 4th of July Fireworks Display, the most breathtaking event of the summer! Join us as we ignite the sky with an explosive symphony of colors, brilliance, and sheer joy. Fireworks will launch from atop of East Rock Park. The best viewing location is from the […]

4th of July: Great American Boom in New Britain

Willow Brook Park 200 Mill Street, New Britain

The Great American Boom is an Independence Day event that takes place in Willow Brook Park. In addition to a spectacular fireworks display, the event has food trucks and a DJ. Join us as we celebrate the freedom of our country with fireworks and fun!   For more information

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Norwich Harbor Fireworks

Norwich Harbor 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive, Norwich

The  Norwich Harbor Fireworks, this year on July 5th, are a spectacular celebration that lights up the summer night sky over the harbor in a dazzling display of color and sound. The evening begins with lively entertainment, crafts for kids, and vendors offering fair foods starting at 5:00 PM. As the clock nears 9, anticipation […]

Hartford Bonanza Celebration and Fireworks

Norwich Harbor 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive, Norwich

Hartford Bonanza brings great music, food, vendors, artists, and performers to Downtown Hartford to celebrate their neighbors, the city, and each other. Make this year’s Bonanza a part of your Independence Day celebration.   For more information

6th of July: Greenwich Point and Binney Park

Binney Park Binney Park Drive, Old Greenwich

The Fireworks Displays will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Rain date: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Regular entry rules for Greenwich Point apply.  Vehicular access to the Point closes at 8 p.m. or earlier, if parking capacity is reached. Call for weather cancellation information: 203-861-6100   For more information

4th of July Fireworks: Fairfield

Jennings Beach 323 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield

Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 PM, from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches. For more information

The Assembly Line Block Party: A Community-Made Mural Unveiling at Ball & Socket: Cheshire

Workshop Gallery at Ball & Socket Arts 493 W Main St Building 3, Cheshire

A co-created large-scale community art collage for and by Cheshire, led by artist Rashimi. A large-scale work, roughly 8 feet tall by 36 feet wide. The piece will be comprised of images cut from assorted photo prints to create an artistic townscape, composed of fragments of photographic prints that will resemble the architecture of an […]