ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — Residents in Ellington and Somers will have several nearby options for fireworks, parades and community celebrations as the region marks Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, creating a long holiday weekend from July 3-5. Patch has put together a guide to July 4 events in and around Ellington and Somers, including celebrations in Tolland and Hartford counties.
In Ellington, families can start the holiday with a Patriotic Parade at the Ellington Farmers Market on Saturday, July 4. Nearby fireworks displays are scheduled across the region before, during and after the holiday weekend.
July 4 Events Around Ellington And Somers In Tolland County
June 26
Stafford Motor Speedway’s Firecracker 30 and fireworks details
June 27
Coventry’s 4th of July fireworks details
Hebron’s 4th of July fireworks details
July 1
Stafford’s SummerFest fireworks details
July 2
Somers’ 250th USA Anniversary Concert details
July 4
Ellington Farmers Market Patriotic Parade details
July 8
Vernon’s July in the Sky fireworks details
July 4 Events Around Ellington And Somers In Hartford County
The Hartford Yard Goats have fireworks on the following dates:
The New Britain Bees hold fireworks on: June 13, July 11, and Aug. 1.
June 26
Avon and Farmington’s America 250 celebration details
Windsor Locks Fire Department Annual Carnival fireworks details
July 3
Simsbury’s Celebrate America fireworks details
July 4
The Bristol Blues baseball team will play at 5 p.m., followed by fireworks at Muzzy Field.
Hartford’s Bonanza America 250 fireworks details
New Britain’s Great American Boom details
July 11
Manchester’s James “Dutch” Fogarty Independence Day Celebration details
July 12
Enfield’s July 4th fireworks spectacular details
July 18
Newington’s Life. Be In It. Extravaganza details
July 24
Southington Italian-American Festival fireworks details
Aug. 23
Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast details
The 2026 Independence Day season is part of a nationwide commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the country’s 250th anniversary.
America’s Block Party is one of the national initiatives tied to America 250, the congressionally chartered nonprofit overseeing the semiquincentennial celebration.
A Times Square Ball Drop is planned as part of the “Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show,” with a rolling series of ball drops timed to midnight on July 3 in every U.S. time zone.
A time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia and opened in 2276. Organizers said it will include contributions connected to the federal government, states, Washington D.C. and U.S. territories.
Other national events include the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, the July 4 Salute to America Fireworks, “Sail 4th 250” in New York Harbor and Rushmore 250.
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