4th of July Weekend in Connecticut: Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations
Between fireworks, festivities, and pure, outdoor things to do in Connecticut, Fourth of July is definitely the peak of summer. The nation's annual birthday party is back with a bang with an explosion of summertime fun. Fireworks shows are on the agenda all across the state this 4th of July weekend in Connecticut, including in Fairfield, New Milford, and Norwich.
Families can also get their golf game on at the Stamford Museum's Mini-Golf in the Meadow. In Norwalk, the annual Shakespeare on the Sound is entering the final weekend of its 25th season.
Don’t forget to check out our Summer Fun Guide for even more ways to enjoy the season.
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Places featured in this article:
Hillcrest Middle School
Dunkin Donuts Park
Penfield and Jennings Beaches
Enfield Town Green
Town Green
Norwich Harbor
The adventure Park at the Discovery Center
New Britain Stadium
Pinkney Park
Quassy Amusement Park
Lake Compounce
Jillson Square
Brass Mill Center
Wilbur Cross Football Field
Bushnell Park
Rocky Neck State Park
Silver Sands State Park
Harvey's Beach
Ocean Beach Park
Hammonasset State Park
Esker Point Park Beach
Misquamicut State Beach
Napatree Point
McCook Point Beach
Eastern Point Beach
Jennings Beach
Jacobs Beach
Rockwell Park
Willow Street Park
Norton Park
Beachland Park
Fernridge Park
Kennedy Park
Wolcott Park
Chesley Park Splash Pad
Colt Park Splash Pad
Keney Park Splash Pad
Hyland Park
Pope Park North
Goodwin Park
Bantam Lake
Candlewood Lake
Burr Pond
Squantz Pond State Park
Mt. Tom State Park
Lake Waramaug State Park
Day Pond State Park
Indian Well State Park
Hop Brook Lake
Stratton Brook State Park