July 4th 2024: Fireworks, Events In And Near Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Independence Day is fast approaching so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and near Middletown. The city does have its own event.

To help you fit it all in on your Fourth of July calendar, Patch has put together a sampling of what's going in central and north central Connecticut:

June

15 - Hartford Yard Goats post-game fireworks

24 - Hebron Lions (Rain date Sunday, June 30, 2024): Gates at the fairgrounds open at 4 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Free on-site parking and free admissions; VIP and priority exit parking is available. A touch-a-truck and food vendors will also be featured.

26 - Stafford SummerFest & Fireworks, 5 to 10 p.m. Live music by the Loveland Hill Band, food trucks a showcase of civic groups, lawn games and art activities, and fireworks sponsored by Stafford Savings Bank. Admission and parking are free and all activities will take place at Stafford High School, 145 Orcuttville Road. The rain date is June 27.

29 - The City of Middletown Fireworks Festival 2024, June 29, 2024 with a rain date of June 30. 5 p.m.: festival commencement at DeKoven Drive; 5 to 9:30 p.m.: Live music, food trucks and more at DeKoven Drive and Harbor Park; 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks display.

July

3 - Post-game fireworks, New Britain Bees.

4-6 - Lake Compounce annual fireworks.

4 - New Britain's "Great American Boom" fireworks display.

5 - Fireworks with the Hartford Yard Goats.

5 - Talcott Mountain Music Festival: (rain date July 6), the Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents its annual "Celebrate America" concert, led by the esteemed Hartford Symphony Orchestra music director Carolyn Kuan. The patriotic extravaganza, accompanied by a fireworks display, will feature a guest artist to be announced.

6- Manchester Fireworks/Dutch Fogarty Independence Day Celebration: The event will be staged on the grounds of the CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester Community College). Admission and Parking to the event are free although those able to donate to help defray costs will be afforded an opportunity at parking lot entrances. The James "Dutch" Fogarty Fourth of July Celebration committee is celebrating 39 years of legendary live music, kid’s zone activities, market place offerings, food, family, friends and fireworks-filled fun. This annual get-together starts at 4 p.m. and goes until the last rocket lights up the sky at 9:55 p.m.

5-7 - Enfield Fourth of July Celebration: A three-day Fourth of July celebration at no charge, including music, parade, races, demonstrations, kid's ride's and games.

9 - July in the Sky, Vernon: Viewing areas complete with games, music and booths featuring town organizations will be set up in Downtown Rockville and Henry Park. There will be a charge to enter the park. The rain date is Wednesday, July 10. Activities begin t 6 p.m. at both locations and fireworks begin after 9:15 p.m. when the sky is dark enough.