4th of July Weekend 2025 in Connecticut is alight with fireworks, parades, and more family-friendly events to add to your list for this weekend.
Connecticut is going to be poppin' this weekend (literally) as fireworks fill the skies for 4th of July Weekend 2025! Decorate everything from the kid's trikes to their bikes and wagons too for the Fourth of July Bike Parade at Pequot Library or motor over to the Independence Day Boat Parade in Essex. Celebrate the 4th in patriotic song at the Talcott Mountain Music Fest Celebrate America Concert. There's something for every family!
Also this weekend is Hartford Bonanza - a free, community-unity party with live music, vendors, and fireworks right in the heart of Hartford. or you can commemorate another anniversary at JAWS Fest at Mystic Seaport.
For more summertime fun, browse through our Connecticut Day Trips and Weekend Getaways Guide. For even more fun, our Connecticut Kids Summer Guide practically explodes with family fun ideas!
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4th of July Weekend 2025 in Connecticut
Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate the founding of our nation with the annual Pequot Library 4th of July Bike Parade. Bring your festively decorated bike, scooter, or wagon to Five Corners in Southport Village and parade to the Great Lawn for some fun and games. Read More
Friday, July 4, 2025
Join the Connecticut River Museum this Independence Day for an afternoon of excitement, learning, and fun! Enjoy a spectacle of dazzling boat displays and cannon fire after visiting the Museum exhibits and taking on a special scavenger hunt. Read More
Friday, July 4, 2025
This year's July 4th Celebration will be bigger than ever before! KTM&HC is excited to host the kickoff to the Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250 Commission's year of townwide initiatives to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Read More
Friday, July 4, 2025
The 2025 New Britain fireworks display is a “drive-in style” event and access to the event requires the purchase of a parking placard. Placards are $10, and pre-registration is required. Read More
Friday, July 4, 2025
Live music, food, vendors, and fireworks at 9:00pm. Face painting, glitter tattoos, and temporary Airbrush tattoos by Adorn My Face! Read More
Friday, July 4, 2025
The HSO presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert, led by the esteemed Hartford Symphony Orchestra music director Carolyn Kuan. Joining the orchestra for this special occasion is American singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor. Read More
Friday, July 4, 2025
Join The Town Of Columbia for the 4th of July parade and help them celebrate Peace Without Limits. This year's theme is all about promoting peace and unity. Read More
Friday & Saturday, July 4-5, 2025
Two nights in a row, come to Lake Compounce and see an amazing fireworks show at 9pm. Read More
Saturday, July 5, 2025
This festival is independently produced by the same team that brings you First Night Hartford, a 37-year-old New Year's Eve tradition, and is offered for free through the community's generous, community-centric support. Read More
Saturday, July 5, 2025
The Lyman Orchards Raspberry Festival celebrates raspberry season with some fun for the whole family. Read More
Saturday, July 5, 2025
On July 5, "we're gonna need a bigger boat" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of JAWS! Whether you're an islander, a tourist, or a local, join us for JAWSFest at Mystic Seaport Museum, enjoy shark-themed fun for all ages including a shark cage photo op, crafts, and sea shanties. Read More
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Celebrate independence in America by watching this incredible fireworks display – don’t forget your lawn chairs! Read More
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Step into a fairytale with us at Peek-A-Brew! Join Peek A Brew Play Cafe for a magical Cinderella Tea Party filled with enchanting activities. Read More
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day with New Milford. Families will love the festivities, which begin at 5:30. Read More
