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Fourth of July Celebrations - 2008

FEATURED EVENT:

Join us on Saturday, July 5th for something special at RIVERFEST with Fireworks sponsored by Travelers. Free off-site parking and shuttle buses run a loop from Charter Oak Landing to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza on the Hartford side, connecting all 4 venues. Boaters are also encouraged to join us on the river.  

NEW FOR 2008!  Don’t miss the Red Bull Airforce Skydivers brought to you by Mohegan Sun as they descend upon the CT River! 


Festival and fireworks viewing at four locations in metro Hartford
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford 
Charter Oak Landing, Hartford 
Great River Park, East Hartford 
FoundersPlaza, East Hartford
 

Rain Date: Sunday, July 6 (Fireworks only) 

Event Schedule
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
Musical Entertainment:
4:00 National Anthem sung by Tony Harrington
4:05-5:30 Memphis Soul Spectacular
5:45-7:00 Jazz Alive Quartet
7:15-8:00 Zach Hillyard Band - From the producers of MAROON 5
7:15-9:15 Tony Harrington & Touch
8:05-8:45 Sean Austin - From the producers of Jonas Brothers 

ACTIVITIES
•Red Bull Air Force skydive at 5:30
•CT National Guard Military Display
•Uncle Sam Stilt Walker
•The Traveler Mime
•Dimples & Stripes the Clowns
•Kids Corner Activities
•Food and Beverage will be available for sale 

Charter Oak Landing
Musical Entertainment:
4:05-5:30 The Last Chance Band
5:45-7:00 Article 19
7:15-7:45 Article 19
8:00-9:15 The Dramatix 

ACTIVITIES
•Red Bull Air Force skydive at 7:00
•Kids Make & Take Tent
•Moon Bounces
•Henry the Juggler
•Hoop Dancing
•Sphinx Shriners Clowns
•Ct National Guard Military Display
•Food and Beverage will be available for sale 

Great River Park
Musical Entertainment:
7:15-9:15 Hartford Pops 

ACTIVITIES
•Moon Bounces
•Airborn Jugglers
•Teach Art 2 Me Kids Activities
•Antique Military Vehicle Display
•Veteran’s Groups
•Food and Beverage will be available for sale 

Founders Plaza
Musical Entertainment:
4:05--5:30 the outriggers
5:45-9:15 Shaded Soul 

ACTIVITIES
•Waterslide
•Birds of Prey
•American Legion Riders (Motorcycle Veterans)
•Ct National Guard Military Display
•E. Hartford Police Dog Demonstration
•Sphinx Shriners Clowns
•Food and Beverage will be available for sale


 

BOZRAH
Sunday, July 6
Fireworks display at Bozrah Street at dark

BRANFORD
Saturday, June 21
Fireworks display at Branford Point at duskBEACON FALLS

Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at the Pent Road Sports Complex at dusk


BRIDGEPORT
Friday, June 27
Fireworks display at Seaside Park at dusk

BRISTOL
Friday, July 4
Firework display starts at dark (around 9:00)
Hosted by LakeCompounce

 

COLUMBIA
Friday, July 4
The Columbia Lion's Club parade will step off from the Horace Porter School (3 Schoolhouse Road) at 10:00 am.  It proceeds down Rte 87 before ending at Lake Road.

COVENTRY
Saturday, June 28
Fireworks display at dusk at the Patriot Park Festival (124 Lake Street)

DANBURY
Saturday, June 28th
Fireworks display at the Town Park at dusk (around 9:00)

Friday, July 3
Fireworks display at the Mall at 9:30

DERBY
Wednesday, July 2
Fireworks display at the town green at 8:00
Rain date Thursday, July 3

EAST HADDAM
Wednesday, July 2
Fireworks display at 9:20 at the Sunrise Resort grounds in Moodus, CT
Rain date Sunday, July 6

EAST HAVEN
Sunday, June 29
Beach Party at the town beach beginning at 12 noon and ends at 9:00 with a fireworks display

ENFIELD
Sunday, July 13
Fireworks display on the town green at 9:45

FAIRFIELD
Friday, July 4
Fireworks display at dusk (around 9:00) between JenningsBeach and PenfieldBeach

FARMINGTON
Friday, July 11
Fireworks display at the Union Schoolgrounds at 9:30
Rain date Saturday, June 12

GREENWICH
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at 8:30 at Todd’s Point
Rain date Sunday, July 6

GROTON
Saturday, July 12
Thames River Fireworks Show at Fort Griswold from 6:00 - 9:20 pm

GUILFORD
Saturday, July 12
Fireworks display at the Fairgrounds at 9:00 pm

HAMDEN
Friday, June 27
Fireworks display at dusk between the Miller Memorial Library and the middle school

HARTFORD
Saturday, July 5
Riverfest 2008 starting at 4pm by Mohegan Sun
Fireworks presented by Travelers

HEBRON
Saturday, June 28
Fireworks display at dusk at the Fairgrounds
Rain date Sunday, June 29

LEBANON
Saturday, June 28
“Summer Dance Fest” at the Lebanon Green from 4:30 – 11:00
Fireworks around 9:00 - 9:30

MADISON
Thursday, July 3 
Fireworks display at 9:15 at the West Street Wharf

Friday, July 4
Parade steps off at 11:00 from the Stop & Shop on Samson Rock Rd.  It proceeds down Rte 1 through the center of town

Saturday, July 5
Concert On The Green
5:00 pm -- The Shoreline Youth Symphony Orchestra
6:15 pm -- The Ancient Mariners 
7:00 pm -- The Wallingford Symphony Orchestra

MANCHESTER
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at the ManchesterCommunity College
Rain date Sunday, July 6

MERIDEN
Thursday, July 3
Fireworks display at sunset at Hubbard Park

MIDDLETOWN
Thursday, July 3
Fireworks display at HarborPark starting at dusk

MILFORD
Wednesday, July 2
Fireworks display at dusk at the Connecticut Post Mall
Rain date is Sunday, July 6

NAUGATUCK
Friday, July 4
Festivities start at 6:00 pm at the high school and end with at fireworks display at 9:15
Rain date Sunday, July 6

NEW BRITAIN
Friday, July 4
Stanley QuarterPark
Festivities start at 5:00 at Stanley Quarter Park.  The fireworks display begins at dark (around 9:00)
Rain date Saturday, July 5

NEW CANAAN
Friday, July 4
Fireworks display at dusk at Waveny Park.  Park opens at 5

NEW HAVEN
Friday, July 4th
Fireworks display at the Longwarf around 9:00

NEW LONDON
Saturday, July 12
Sailfest 2008 in Downtown New London
An all day event ending with one of the largest fireworks displays in the Northeast at 9:25 pm

NEW MILFORD
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at Ford Hill Road at dark (around 9:30)
People are encouraged to view the show from downtown and the opposite side of the river
Rain date Sunday, July 6

NORWICH
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at 9:30 at the Marina and BrownPark

NORWALK
Thursday, July 3
Fireworkds display at dusk at Calf-Pasture Beach

OXFORD
Wednesday, July 2  AND Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at dusk at the Farmer's Carnival Grounds

PORTLAND
Saturday, July 19
Fireworks display at the Portland Fairgrounds

PUTNAM
Saturday, June 28
Fireworks display at Rotary Park at dark (around 9:00)

RIDGEFIELD
Friday, July 4
Fireworks display at dusk at Ridgefield High School.  Gates open at 6:00
Rain date Sunday, July 6

SALISBURY
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at dusk at Lime Rock Park

SHELTON
Tuesday, July 2
Fireworks display at dusk at the Slab by the river walk

SIMSBURY
Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5
"Celebrate America" concert at Simsbury Meadows with TalcottMtn. Music Festival on Iron Horse Blvd.
Fireworks afterwards on both nights.

STAMFORD
Thursday, July 3
Festivities start at 6:00 at Cummings Beach
Fireworks display around 9:15
Rain date Saturday, July 5

STRATFORD
Thursday, July 3
Fireworks display on ShortBeach at 9:30

THOMASON
Thursday, July 3
Band concert at 7:00 pm at Riverside Park with a fireworks display afterwards
 
TORRINGTON
Friday, July 4
Festivities and a fireworks display at the middle school

TRUMBULL
Saturday, June 28
Trumbull High School for Trumbull Day
Fireworks display at dusk at Trumbull High School

VERNON
Tuesday, July 1
"July in the Sky" celebration begins at 6:00 pm
Henry Park - celebrations excluding a magic act, comedy show, and dance exhibition
Downtown Rockville - celebrations include a blues band and the Push/Pull/Pedal Patriotic Parade
Fireworks display around 9:40 (can be viewed from both locations)
Rain date Wednesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 3
Sponsored by Rockville Bank and Price Chopper/Kraft

WALLINGFORD
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks display at dusk at Hope Hill Road near Sheehan High School

WASHINGTON
Friday, July 4
Fireworks display at Shepaug High School at dusk
Gates open at 3:00

WATERBURY
Friday, July 4
Fireworks display at dusk at the Municipal Stadium

WESTBROOK
Tuesday, July 1
Fireworks display at 9:15 (dusk) at Water's Edge

WEST HAVEN
Thursday, July 3
Fireworks display at dusk at Bradley Point

WESTPORT
Thursday, July 3
Fireworks display at dusk at Campo Beach

WILTON
Friday, July 4
Fireworks display at dusk at the High School Field

 

 

 

 

 

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