Here is a list of upcoming fireworks displays being held to mark the birthday of this great country of ours.
If you stumbled upon us from the Google, we’re referring to the United States of America, baby!
Bridgeport
Friday, June 28
9:30 p.m.
Derby-Shelton
Wednesday, July 3
Per the Shelton Police Department’s Facebook page:
“On Wednesday July 3, the City will host its annual 4th of July Fireworks show.
The following traffic changes are necessary for the show. Howe Avenue will be closed from Wharf Street to Center Street at 7:30 p.m. Vehicles will be detoured to Coram Avenue using Kneen and Center streets.”
A concert by Mia and the Riff will begin at 7 p.m. with fireworks to follow about 9:20 p.m. Police said the Cornell Street municipal parking lot has been designated as handicapped parking.
From Derby’s Rich DiCarlo:
“Derby has an excellent view from Elizabeth Street which is closed for viewing from 6 p.m on. We have the restaurants and gallery open, vendors and live music with the Juicy Grapes on stage at the foot of the street. We also have the 911 Tribute Jeep on display and plenty of parking!”
Naugatuck:
Wednesday, July 3
6 p.m. (Maple Street entertainment, food, family activities)
9:15 p.m. (Fireworks!)
Bridgeport Bluefish
Wednesday, July 3
(6:05 p.m. gates open)
(7:05 p.m. game)
“Join the Bluefish for a unique pre-Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza at the ballpark presented by Fairfield County Bank. Watch the ‘Fish light up the opposition on the field before they light up the skies. It’s also Kids Eat Free and Wacky Wednesday, courtesy of WEBE 108 and Big Y World Class Market. All children (12 and under) will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and a soda”
Beacon Falls
Saturday, July 6
7 p.m.
Pent Road Recreational Complex
Oxford
Quaker Farms Fire Co. Annual Carnival
Carnival is from July 10 through July 13, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Click here for the official website.
Fireworks are JULY 10 and JULY 12 at 9:45 p.m.
The address is 30 Great Oak Road in Oxford. FYI — the carnival has a new partner this year, so there will be new rides, attractions and non-stop action.
Click here for the fire department’s website.
(FYI — no fireworks this year at the Westfield mall in Milford, according to the mall’s Facebook page)
