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Have A 'Blast' With Fairfield County's Fireworks Festivities

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and no doubt you're already thinking about the best perch for picnicking and pyrotechnics. 

Fireworks in Stamford.

Fireworks in Stamford.

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Here in Fairfield County, we start celebrating early. What follows is a sampling of where to go to make your holiday pop. Feel free to add any we've missed on our Facebook page.

Friday, June 24

  • Ridgefield: Head to the Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival at East Ridge Middle School where, in the main parking lot off East Ridge Road, fireworks start around 9 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, June 25. 
Saturday, June 25
  • Bridgeport: The Barnum Skyblast Fireworks show will take place at Seaside Park around 9 p.m. with a the rain date of June 26.
  • Danbury: Candlewood Lake is the place to be for a fireworks show sponsored by the City and Volunteer Fireman.The show is provided by the pyrotechnic masters from "ATLAS" of New Hampshire and starts at 7 p.m. Rain date is Sunday June 26.
Thursday, June 30
  • Westport: The Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Westport Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Fireworks Celebration at Compo Beach. Rain date is Friday, July 1.

Friday, July 1

  • Danbury: The annual Danbury Fair Mall fireworks begin with a live show at 6 p.m. featuring a band from Western Connecticut State University, and later, a Top 40 coverband starting at 8 p.m.
  • Shelton: A free concert is slated for 7 p.m. at the Riverwalk before the fireworks start. Fireworks should begin around 9 p.m.
  • Stratford: Fireworks begin at dusk at Short Beach Park with a rain date of July 5.
  • Stamford: Cummings Park is the scene of Stamford's annual fireworks event, which begins at 6 p.m. with entertainment provided by More Than Music DJ Service. Fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m. with a rain date of July 2. 

Saturday, July 2

  • Darien: Fireworks begin at Darien High School with a rain date of July 3.Local food vendors and the Darien Community Band will be in attendance.
  • Fairfield: The Grucci Firework show explodes over the skies just after dark, usually around 9:15 p.m. from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches. Rain dates of July and 4 if necessary.
  • Greenwich: The Fireworks display is set for dusk at Greenwich Point and is sponsored by the Town of Greenwich. Fireworks are also set for Binney Park in Old Greenwich. 

Sunday, July 3

  • Norwalk: Fireworks and a concert are scheduled for Calf Pasture Beach beginning at dusk.

Monday, July 4: 

  • Ridgefield: The Ridgefield Family Fourth Committee sponsors a fireworks display at Ridgefield High School starting at 6 p.m. The American Legion Post 78 will present the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast at 7 p.m. Rain date is Tuesday, July 5.
  • New Canaan: Picnicking, live music, food and drink are on the agenda for New Canaan's annual Fourth festivities at Waveny Park, starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
  • Rowayton: Fireworks will light up the sky offshore from Bayley Beach. The fireworks, sponsored by the RCA, are launched from a barge beginning at 9:15 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
  • Weston: The gates open at 4:30 p.m. at Weston Middle School where an array of family-friendly activities are part of the day's agenda including a mini triathalon for kids and adults, and a swim at Bisceglie-Scribner Park. Calise's Food Market offers a barbecue with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. The rain date is July 5.
  • Wilton: Head to Wilton High School football field for an 8:30 a.m.Freedom Run Road Race followed later in the day by a 2:30 p.m. Republicans vs. Democrats Softball Game and later, live music with fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.

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