Seasonal & Holidays

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Hartford

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Hartford.

UPDATE: Hartford Bonanza will now be held on July 8 at Bushnell Park, Time: Festival begins at 4 p.m., Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. The originally scheduled date of July 2 was postponed due to rain.


HARTFORD, CT — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Hartford for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Hartford so you can start planning now.

Find out what's happening in Greater Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Hartford:

Friday June 30

Find out what's happening in Greater Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Sunday July 2

  • Hartford Hartford Bonanza - Bushnell Park, Time: Festival begins at 4 p.m., Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Rain Date: 7/8/2023

Monday, July 3

Tuesday, July 4

Saturday, July 8

Saturday, July 15

  • Newington Extravaganza - Mill Pond Park, Time: Event starts at 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.. Rain Date: 7/16/2023

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