The New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary Peak Season

New Canaan Land Trust 58 Pine Street, New Canaan

The Firefly Sanctuary is open year-round and accessible via a woodland trail leading up from Sleepy Hollow Road. Fireflies are most active in late June and early July. In an effort to protect the natural resources and limit visitor impacts, NCLT implemented a registration system in 2021. During peak viewing season (last week of June […]

Free – $20

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 […]

Fall River’s Waterfront Fourth of July Celebration

Norton City Pier 600 Davol St, Fall River, MA

Join the City of Fall River as they celebrate the Fourth of July! With food trucks and live entertainment at Heritage State Park, Senator Thomas Norton City Pier, and Bicentennial Park. There will also be airbrush tattoos and a beer garden at City Pier! Free admission - Fireworks start at 9PM! Norton City Pier entertainment […]

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

$10

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

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]

$13 – $18