A list of 2023 fireworks shows in Connecticut

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Published: Jun. 12, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT|Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 7:52 AM EDT
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(WFSB) – Here is a list of fireworks shows in Connecticut.

July 7

  • Madison fireworks - 9:30 pm - from a barge moored south of West Wharf (Parking + road closures)
  • Meriden Fireworks and Concert at East Peak in Hubbard Park - 9 p.m.
  • Norwich Sea Unicorns - 14 Stott Ave, after the game
  • Norwich Harbor Fireworks at 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive - Starts at 5 p.m. Fireworks at dusk
  • Torrington 2023 Summer Carnival and Fireworks at Torrington Middle School - Carnival at 4 p.m., Fireworks at dusk (Rain Date: July 9)
  • Naugatuck - Food, fun and fireworks from 6 pm to 10 pm on Old Firehouse Road.

July 8

  • Guilford Fireworks at the Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane - dusk
  • Hartford Bonanza at Bushnell Park - Festival begins at 4 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
  • Hartford Yard Goats – 1214 Main St, after 6:10 p.m. game
  • Manchester James ‘Dutch’ Fogarty Independence Day Celebration - 4 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. (Rain date 7/9) at Manchester Band Shell
  • New London Sailfest Fireworks Extravaganza - 9 p.m.
  • Wallingford - Moran Middle School on Hope Hill Rd, 9 p.m.
  • Beacon Falls - Family Day Fireworks Celebration on 100 Pent Road - 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

July 9

  • Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration - 9:30 p.m.
  • POSTPONED - SEPTEMBER 2 Orange’s Independence Day Concert & Fireworks at the Orange Fair Grounds - Concert at 6:30, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
  • Seymour-Ansonia Summer Spectacular Fireworks at Fountain Lake - Fireworks start after sunset 9 p.m.
  • Waterbury food truck and fireworks extravaganza - 2 pm - 10 pm at the Brass Mill Center

July 11

  • Vernon’s July in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular – Henry Park and Downtown Rockville, 9:15 p.m.

July 14

  • Norwich Sea Unicorns - 14 Stott Ave, after the game

July 15

  • Canaan Railroad Days – 9 p.m.
  • Newington Extravaganza at Mill Pond Park - Event begins at 10 a.m., Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: July 16)
  • Niantic Celebrate East Lyme - Pennsylvania Avenue/Main Street, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

July 21

  • New London Fireworks & Pat Farrell Bill Joel Tribute at Ocean Park - Concert at 8 p.m. fireworks at 9 p.m.

July 22

  • Hartford Yard Goats – 1214 Main St, after game

August 5

  • Hartford Yard Goats – 1214 Main St, after game
  • North Branford Potato & Corn Festival at Auger Field - 9 p.m.
  • Norwich Sea Unicorns - 14 Stott Ave, after 6:30 p.m. game

August 11

  • New London Fireworks & Soul Sound Revue Tribute to Motown - Ocean Beach Park

August 19

  • Hartford Yard Goats – 1214 Main St, after game

August 26

  • Clinton Summer Fest & Fireworks – Andrews Memorial Town Hall & Clinton Town Beach 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
  • Ansonia and Seymour fireworks display - The Rock the Valley Concert Festival at Nolan Field on Wakelee Avenue. Free admission, events all day long

September 2

  • Hartford Yard Goats – 1214 Main St, after game

September 9

  • Hartford Yard Goats – 1214 Main St, after game

September 23

  • Wolcott Fair Grounds at the Wolcott County Fair - 10 p.m.

Know of a fireworks show that isn’t on the list? Email it to web@wfsb.com.

Previous fireworks shows can be found below:

June 23

  • Ridgefield Fireman’s Carnival - East Ridge Middle School at dusk
  • Windsor Locks Fire Department’s fireworks - Veteran’s Memorial Park, 9:30 p.m. (Rain date June 24)

June 24

  • Branford fireworks at Branford Point - dusk
  • Danbury Fireworks at Candlewood Lake - Gates open at 6:30 p.m. fireworks begin at dusk (Rain Date: June 25) Boating notice
  • East Haven 21st Annual Fireworks, Beach Party – East Haven Town Beach, fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. (Rain Date: June 26)
  • Hebron Lions Fireworks - 347 Gilead St, fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: June 25)
  • Milford Kickoff to Summer 2023 – Downtown Milford, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.

June 28

  • *MOVED TO RAIN DATE: Stafford Summerfest & Fireworks – Stafford High School, 5 – 10 p.m. (Rain Date: June 29)

June 29

  • Stafford Summerfest & Fireworks – Stafford High School, 5 – 10 p.m.
  • Westport at Compo Beach - 9 p.m. (Rain Date June 30)