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By Jayme Kunze

Uncle Sam wants YOU to enjoy some fireworks this Fourth of July!Β 

Don't know where to go?Β 

Patch is here with a map ofΒ Connecticut fireworks displays to help you find the celebrations closest to you!

Summer 2013 Fireworks in Connecticut

Host:Β Celebrate America: The Annual Red, White & Blue Tradition

Date:Β 7/3/2013

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Time:Β 7:30 p.m.

Location:Β Talcott Mountain Lawn at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows

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Admission:Β $20 for adults and $5 for children

Details:Β Fireworks after the Concert, Carolyn Kuan conductor

Date:Β 7/6/2013

Time:Β 9 p.m.

Location:Β Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford

Admission:Β Free

Details:Β Event begins at 4 p.m.; fireworks start at 9 p.m.

Link:Β http://www.riverfront.org/events/riverfestΒ 

Host:Β July 4th Extravaganza

Date:Β 7/5/2013

Time:Β 7 p.m.

Location:Β Marina at American Wharf, 1 American Wharf, Norwich, CT

Admission:Β Free

Details:Β Includes local bands, face painting, food vendors

Link:Β http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/july-4th-extravaganza/6298Β 

Host:Β Fireworks Extravaganza

Date:Β 7/7/2013

Time:Β 9:45 p.m.

Location:Β 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT

Admission:Β Free

Details:Β Follows a "Taste of Enfield," the Enfield Expo and more

Link:Β http://enfieldcelebration.org/events/home.shtmlΒ 

Host:Β The Great American Boom

Date:Β 7/4/2013

Time:Β 9:15 p.m.

Location:Β Stanley Quarter Park, New Britain, CT

Admission:Β $5 per wristband, $15 per family of four

Details:Β Events starts at 5 p.m. with petting zoo, pony rides, giant trampolines

Link:Β http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/great-american-boom/16789Β 

Host:Β 4th of July Celebration

Date:Β 7/4/2013

Time:Β 9:15 p.m.

Location:Β Jennings Beach, 880 South Benson Road, Fairfield, CT

Admission:Β Free

Details:Β Parking is free at Jennings and Penfield beaches after 6 p.m.

Link:http://cal.fairfieldct.org/content/2765/2781/2799/default.aspxΒ 

Host:Β 3D' Fireworks

Date:Β 7/4/2013

Time:Β After dark

Location:Β Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury, CT

Admission:Β Viewing glasses $1, parking $7

Details:Β 

Link:Β http://www.quassy.com/plan-your-visit/events/Β 

Host:Β Annual James "Dutch" Fogarty 4th of July Celebration

Date:Β 7/6/2013

Time:Β 9:30 p.m.

Location:Β Manchester Community College, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT

Admission:Β 

Details:Β Event starts at 4 p.m.

Link:Β http://calendar.townofmanchester.org/day.php?date=20130706Β 

Host:Β Branford Fireworks Display

Date:Β 6/22/2013

Time:Β 8 p.m.

Location:Β Branford Point, Harbor Street, Branford, CT

Admission:Β 

Details:Β Rain date: June 23

Link:Β http://branfordrecreation.org/page/17993-Annual-Fireworks-DisplayΒ 

Host:Β Sailfest Fireworks Extravaganza

Date:Β 7/13/2013

Time:Β 9 p.m.

Location:Β 124 State Street, New London, CT

Admission:Β Free

Details:Β 

Link:Β http://sailfestnl.org/fireworks/Β 

Host:Β Hamden Volunteer Firefighters' Fireworks

Date:Β 6/28/2013

Time:Β 

Location:Β Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT

Admission:Β Free

Details:Β 20th anniversary! Rain date: 6/29/2013

Link:Β http://www.hamdenfireworks.org/Β 

Host:Β July in the Sky

Date:Β 7/2/2013

Time:Β 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Location:Β Henry Park, Vernon, CT

Admission:Β Free

Details:Β Fireworks start around 9:40 p.m.

Link:Β http://vernon.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/schedule-for-rockville-portion-of-july-in-the-sky-releasedΒ 

Host:Β Middletown Fireworks Festival

Date:Β 7/3/2013

Time:Β 6 p.m.

Location:Β 245 deKoven Dr, Middletown, CT

Admission:Β 

Details:Β 

Link:Β http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/controls/NewsFeed.aspx?FeedID=127Β 

Host:Β East Haven 13th Annual Fireworks/Beach Party

Date:Β 6/29/2013

Time:Β Noon to 9 p.m.

Location:Β Cosey Beach, 161 Cosey Beach Avenue, East Haven, CT

Admission:Β 

Details:Β 

Link:Β http://www.townofeasthavenct.org/pdf/mayor/Fireworks-press-0610-13.pdfΒ 

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