July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Ridgefield for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows and festivals happening in and around Ridgefield so you can start planning now.

In Ridgefield, the town's Independence Day fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 2 this year.

Gates at Ridgefield High School will open at 6 p.m. for the Sunday evening celebration, with a number of vendors on hand providing food and treats.

Parking Passes are $20 and can be purchased online or in person by cash or check at Town Hall and at Fairfield County Bank Ridgefield locations. There are no refunds in the event of a cancellation.

Parking will be available at Ridgefield High School, Scott’s Ridge Middle School, Barlow Mountain and Scotland School. Shuttle buses will run to and from the Barlow Mountain/Scotland parking areas.

The Family Firework Celebration is sponsored by Fairfield County Bank. Rain date is scheduled for July 9. No grills or alcohol are permitted.

Here's what's in store this July 4 around Ridgefield:

What: Trumbull Day 2023 Fireworks

Where: Hillcrest Middle School

When: July 1, 2 p.m.

What: 2023 New Milford Fireworks Celebration

Where: New Milford Town Green, 25 Main Street

When: July 1, 6:30 p.m.

What: The John DeMille 8K Firecracker Road Race, sponsored by Bethel Parks and Recreation

Where: Clifford. J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel

When: July 4, 8:00 a.m. start time

What: Weston's Family 4th Celebration & Fireworks Display

Where: Weston Middle School Field

When: July 4, 4:30 p.m.

What: Wilton's 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Display

Where: Wilton High School Complex

When: July 4, 8:30 a.m.

What: The 7th Annual Redding Historical Society's Rock'n Roots Revival & Fireworks Show

Where: Lonetown Farm

When: July 8, 3:00 p.m.