Happy Fourth of July!

July 1, 2024

We're only a few days from the Fourth of July! It's a time to express our American pride, reflect on our history, and celebrate our freedoms and cultural heritage with family and friends.

I wish you all a safe, happy, and sparkling Independence Day! 

What better way to celebrate than by coming together with the community! In Wilton, families are invited to enjoy a live DJ, gobble up a delicious meal from a food truck, and watch amazing fireworks at Wilton High School. This free event is taking place on Thursday, July 4 from 5 P.M. – 9 P.M. Music starts at 5 P.M. and the fireworks will light up the night sky at sundown.

Parking is $20, cash only, and available at the following lots:

  • Middlebrook School
  • Kristine Lilly Field
  • Stamford Health
  • Allen’s Meadows
New Canaan hosts its 43rd annual Family Fireworks of July Celebration on Saturday, July 6 at Waveny Park. Gates open at 5 P.M. There will be food trucks, bounce houses, and live music. The tunes start at 5:30 P.M. and continue until 9:15 P.M., which will then be followed by breathtaking fireworks. Rain dates are set for Sunday, July 7 and Saturday, July 13.

Parking is $35 per car or family. This event is exclusively for New Canaan Residents.
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Ridgefield will also hold its July 4th celebration on Saturday, July 6. The Ridgefield Annual Family Fireworks Celebration will begin at 6 P.M. at Ridgefield High School, with fireworks set to begin at dusk. You can buy a parking pass by clicking here. The rain date is July 7.