Surely you haven’t had your fill of fireworks yet.
Here are spots to watch, courtesy of Connecticut Weekender, a Web site by Derby’s own Sean Henri:
Fairfield
When: July 4th, 2009 at 5 – 7 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: Jennings Beach
Middlebury
When: July 4, 2009 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Quassy Amusement Park
All day festivities and a 3‑D firework display at night. For more information, click here.
New Haven
July 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
Where: New Haven Harbor/Long Wharf Park
Recommended bars & restaurants to view from: Sage American Grill, Leons, & Captains Galley (Thanks to Molly Ferguson for the tip). A dazzling fireworks production by Pyro-FX Entertainment (sponsored by IKEA) will begin at approximately 9 pm. Families are encouraged to arrive early. Food vendors and WYBC 94.3 FM will be on site at Long Wharf Park starting at 5pm. Area restaurants, including Sage American Grille and Leon’s, will host fireworks parties on their decks with live entertainment, and Quinnipiac Schooner offers its special harbor sail that evening.
The I‑95 northbound exit 46 ramp will be closed at 5pm. Spectators should get off at Exit 45, Kimberly Ave., and follow signs to Sargent Drive parking at IKEA, So. CT Regional Water Authority, New Haven Register and Gateway Community College.
There are more listings on Connecticut Weekender.
Finally, be sure to check out Mark Chesner’s photos from Thursday night’s Derby-Shelton fireworks display.
