Celebrate Independence Day in true Connecticut style! Whether you're in the heart of Fairfield County or exploring nearby towns, this list gives you all the details you need for catching fireworks displays, concerts, and patriotic celebrations. Grab your picnic blankets, round up the kids, and plan your perfect 4th of July weekend.

🔥 Confirmed Fireworks & Events by Town – 2025

BETHEL
Friday, June 27 | Bethel High School

BRIDGEPORT
Friday, June 27 | Seaside Park – Barnum Festival Fireworks

DANBURY
Saturday, June 28 | Fireworks over Candlewood Lake, viewing from Town Park

DARIEN
Friday, July 11 (Rain date: July 12) | Darien High School

DERBY–SHELTON
Thursday, July 3 (Rain date: July 5) | Elizabeth Street, Derby – Live concert at 7 PM

FAIRFIELD
Saturday, July 5 (Rain date: July 6) | Jennings & Penfield Beaches

GREENWICH
Saturday, July 5 (Rain date: July 6) | Binney Park & Greenwich Point Park

NEW CANAAN
Friday, July 4 (Rain date: July 5 or 12) | Waveny Park – Family Fireworks Celebration

NORWALK
Thursday, July 3 (Rain date: July 5) | Calf Pasture Beach – Independence Day Concert & Fireworks

REDDING
Saturday, July 12 | Lonetown Farm – Rock 'n Roots Music Festival & Fireworks

RIDGEFIELD
Friday, June 27 | East Ridge Middle School – RVFD Carnival Fireworks
Friday, July 4 | Ridgefield High School – Family Fireworks Celebration

STAMFORD
Wednesday, July 2 (Rain date: July 3) | Cummings Beach – City Fireworks

STRATFORD
Wednesday, July 2 (Rain date: July 5) | Short Beach – Live music + fireworks

TRUMBULL
Saturday, June 29 (Rain date: June 30) | Hillcrest Middle School – Trumbull Day Fireworks

WESTON
Thursday, July 4, gates open 4:30 PM, fireworks at 9:20 PM (Rain date: July 6) | Weston Middle School Field

WESTPORT
Wednesday, July 2 (Rain date: July 3) | Compo Beach – PAL Fireworks Display

WILTON
Friday, July 4 | Wilton High School – Fireworks & Live DJ

🎇 Plan Your Perfect Fourth

No matter where you’re located in Fairfield County, there’s a celebration near you. Be sure to arrive early, check for parking and road closures, and don’t forget your folding chairs and bug spray. Happy Fourth of July from all of us—and enjoy the show!