The Fourth of July is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate the holiday than with a local fireworks show?
With Independence Day falling on a Friday this year, many towns in the state have their shows set for the coming long weekend.
We have gone ahead and highlighted eight across the state: from New Haven and Norwich to right here in Hartford.
Many thanks to CT Visit, whose comprehensive list we referenced has even more shows worth checking out if you do not see your local display highlighted here.
From everyone at the Courant, have a happy Independence Day! (If your display is not here, email [email protected])
Saturday, July 5 at Bushnell Park. Fireworks display at 10 p.m.
Hartford Bonanza, the Connecticut capital city’s annual Independence Day Weekend festival, is set for Saturday, July 5, in historic Bushnell Park. This community-centric celebration, which is free and welcoming for residents and visitors of all ages, features local live music, live DJs, food trucks, a beer garden, a Civic Marketplace, games & recreation, and a newly launched Home in Hartford Expo.
Headlining act Dwayne Keith & Friends will also lead artists from our main stage in the Bonanza Jam culminating at 10 pm with the Hartford region’s biggest Fourth of July Fireworks display. Check out our social media and website for the most up-to-date programming information and set times.
The Bushnell Park Carousel will be open from 3-9 pm.
RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 6
Thursday, July 3 at 6:10 p.m. at Dunkin’ Park
The one where we light up the night with patriotic fireworks, and celebrate the United States of America. The Yard Goats host the Mets affiliate, with gates opening at 4:30pm.
Friday, July 4 at Simsbury Performing Arts Center
The HSO presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert, led by the esteemed Hartford Symphony Orchestra music director Carolyn Kuan. Joining the orchestra for this special occasion is American singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor. The night wouldn’t be complete without an exhilarating display of fireworks!
Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 at 9:30 p.m. at Lake Compounce in Bristol
Celebrate the 4th of July at America’s First Amusement Park! Play all day in Crocodile Cove Water Park and soak up the sounds of summer with live music on the lake’s floating stage. Then, end your night with a spectacular fireworks show over the lake on July 4 & 5.
Thursday, July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive in Norwich
Join us as we celebrate our great nation with our annual fireworks show at the Norwich Harbor on July 3rd, 2025 (rain date July 6th). This family-friendly event is brought to you by the Norwich Events Organization and is open for all to attend.
We will have music, food trucks, face painting and kids crafts at Howard T. Brown Park. Event starts at 6pm with fireworks going off around 9:15pm.
FREE ADMISSION!
Friday, July 4 at Willow Brook Park in New Britain
“New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2025 celebration,” according to the New Britain Progressive.
“The 2025 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025 in Willow Brook Park,” according to the New Britain Progressive. “The city says event is to feature, ‘a DJ dance party capped off by one of Connecticut’s most spectacular fireworks displays’.”
New Haven Fireworks 2025
Friday, July 4 from 9 to 9:30 p.m. at Wilbur Cross High School in 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 Wilbur Cross High School parking lot. *Note – only blankets will be allowed on the new turf.
For additional information, contact New Haven Parks & Rec at 203-946-8027
Saturday, July 5 from 4 to 9:55 p.m. at CT State Community College in Manchester
Manchester, YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!! The event will be here in less than two months. On Saturday, July 5, 2025 (rain date July 6th), the James “Dutch” Fogarty Fourth of July Celebration celebrates 40 years of providing Manchester and the surrounding communities with live music, kid’s zone activities, market place offerings, food, family, friends and fire works. This annual get-together will be the highlight of the summer and is not something to be missed. It all starts at 4:00 p.m. and continues until the last rocket lights up the sky at 9:55 p.m.
Saturday, July 5: 7 p.m. concert, 9:15 p.m. fireworks