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Find Fireworks for 4th of July in 2013 in Connecticut

Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.

By Jayme Kunze.

Hamden Volunteer Firefighters' Fireworks
Date: 6/28/2013
Location: Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
Admission: Free
Details: 20th anniversary! Rain date: 6/29/2013
Link: http://www.hamdenfireworks.org/ 

East Haven 13th Annual Fireworks/Beach Party

Date: 6/29/2013
Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
Location: Cosey Beach, 161 Cosey Beach Avenue, East Haven, CT
Link:http://www.townofeasthavenct.org/pdf/mayor/Fireworks-press-0610-13.pdf 


July in the Sky

Date: 7/2/2013
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Henry Park, Vernon, CT
Admission: Free
Details: Fireworks start around 9:40 p.m.
Link: http://vernon.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/schedule-for-rockville-portion-of-july-in-the-sky-released 

Celebrate America: The Annual Red, White & Blue Tradition
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Talcott Mountain Lawn at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows
Admission: $20 for adults and $5 for children
Details: Fireworks after the Concert, Carolyn Kuan conductor

Middletown Fireworks Festival

Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 245 deKoven Dr, Middletown, CT
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/controls/NewsFeed.aspx?FeedID=127 

The Great American Boom
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Stanley Quarter Park, New Britain, CT
Admission: $5 per wristband, $15 per family of four
Details: Events starts at 5 p.m. with petting zoo, pony rides, giant trampolines
Link: http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/great-american-boom/16789 

4th of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Jennings Beach, 880 South Benson Road, Fairfield, CT
Admission: Free
Details: Parking is free at Jennings and Penfield beaches after 6 p.m.
Link:http://cal.fairfieldct.org/content/2765/2781/2799/default.aspx 

3D' Fireworks

Date: 7/4/2013
Time: After dark
Location: Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury, CT
Admission: Viewing glasses $1, parking $7
Link: http://www.quassy.com/plan-your-visit/events/ 

July 4th Extravaganza
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Marina at American Wharf, 1 American Wharf, Norwich, CT
Admission: Free
Details: Includes local bands, face painting, food vendors
Link: http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/july-4th-extravaganza/6298 

Riverfest
Date: 7/6/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford
Admission: Free
Details: Event begins at 4 p.m.; fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Link: http://www.riverfront.org/events/riverfest 

Annual James "Dutch" Fogarty 4th of July Celebration
Date: 7/6/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Manchester Community College, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT
Details: Event starts at 4 p.m.
Link: http://calendar.townofmanchester.org/day.php?date=20130706 

Fireworks Extravaganza
Date: 7/7/2013
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Location: 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT
Admission: Free
Details: Follows a "Taste of Enfield," the Enfield Expo and more
Link: http://enfieldcelebration.org/events/home.shtml 

Meriden Fireworks
Date: 7/7/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Hubbard Park, West Main Street in Meriden, CT
For more information, call (203) 630-4259

Sailfest Fireworks Extravaganza

Date: 7/13/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: 124 State Street, New London, CT
Admission: Free
Link: http://sailfestnl.org/fireworks/

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