Fireworks continue this weekend in Connecticut!

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Here’s an extensive list of fireworks and festivities taking place across the state of Connecticut this year in celebration of Independence Day. We’ll add to and revise this list as we find out more.

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Orange
When: July 1, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. (Rain Date: July 2)
Where: Gazebo at the Orange Fair Grounds

Oxford
When: July 1, 2009 at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Quaker Farms School

Vernon
When: July 1, 2009 at 9:40 p.m.
Where: Henry Park

Derby
When: July 2, 2009 at Sundown (Rain Date: July 3)
Where: Derby Town Green
Mark Lanzari will perform big band music and Sinatra hits. Parking is available in garage and on streets. Lower Elizabeth St. closed to traffic for spectator seating at 7pm.

Middletown
When: July 2, 2009 from 5:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall Lawn
Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Shelton
When: July 2, 2009 at Sundown (Rain Date: July 3)
Where: Riverwalk Adjacent To Veteran’s Park (Show is shared with Derby)

Greenwich
When: July 3, 2009 shortly after 9pm. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Brinney Park 9:10 p.m. Greenwich Point 9:30 p.m.

Madison
When: July 3, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: July 10)
Where: West Wharf Beach

Milford
When: July 3, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Westfield Ct Post Mall

Norwalk
When: July 3, 2009 beginning at 6pm. Fireworks begin at dusk. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Calf Pasture Beach In East Norwalk
Fireworks and festivities.

Oxford
When: July 3, 2009 at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Quaker Farms School

Stamford
When: July 3, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Cummings Beach

Stratford
When: July 3, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Short Beach Park

Wallingford
When: July 3, 2009 at Dusk
Where: Hope Hill Road (Moran/Sheenhan Schools)

Westport
When: July 3, 2009 at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Compo Beach

West Haven
When: July 3, 2009 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: West Haven Beach

Fairfield
When: July 4th, 2009 at 5-7 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Jennings Beach

Lakeville / Salisbury
When: July 4th, 2009 at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Lime Rock Park

Middlebury
When: July 4, 2009 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Quassy Amusement Park
All day festivities and a 3-D firework display at night. For more information, click here.

New Britain
When: July 4, 2009 at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Stanley Quarter Park

New Canaan
When: July 4, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Waveny Park

New Haven
July 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: New Haven Harbor/Long Wharf Park
Recommended bars & restaurants to view from: Sage American Grill, Leons, & Captains Galley (Thanks to  Molly Ferguson for the tip). A dazzling fireworks production by Pyro-FX Entertainment (sponsored by IKEA) will begin at approximately 9 pm. Families are encouraged to arrive early. Food vendors and WYBC 94.3 FM will be on site at Long Wharf Park starting at 5pm. Area restaurants, including Sage American Grille and Leon’s, will host fireworks parties on their decks with live entertainment, and Quinnipiac Schooner offers its special harbor sail that evening.

The I-95 northbound exit 46 ramp will be closed at 5pm. Spectators should get off at Exit 45, Kimberly Ave., and follow signs to Sargent Drive parking at IKEA, So. CT Regional Water Authority, New Haven Register and Gateway Community College.

Norwich
When: July 4, 2009 at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Brown Park

Ridgefield
When: July 4, 2009 at Dusk (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Sunset Ridgefield High School

Rowayton
When: July 4, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Bayley Beach

Weston
When: July 4, 2009 at 8:45 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: School Complex

Wilton
When: July 4, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Athletic Complex On Route 7

Coventry
When: July 11, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. (Rain Date: July 12)
Where: Patriots Park

Groton / New London
When: July 11, 2009 at 9:15 p.m.
Where: New London Waterfront

Guilford
When: July 11, 2009 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Guilford Fairgrounds

Hartford
When: July 11, 2009 at Dusk
Where: CT River
Riverfest festivities begin at 4 p.m.

Enfield
When: July 12, 2009 at Dusk
Where: Town Green

Tags: 4th of July, Fireworks

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