Name: Bell Ringing to celebrate America's Birthday
Start: 2026-07-04T14:00:00-04:00

On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, there is a nation-wide movement to ring bells at 2:00 p.m. (in whatever time zone people are) to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Ring the bell 13 times for each of the colonies that sent soldiers to fight for our new democracy. Make some noise! Any type of bell or noisemaker will do!Supported by the Monroe CT 250 Committee

Local Event: Bell Ringing to celebrate America's Birthday

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Monroe

Connecticut

Bell Ringing to celebrate America's Birthday

On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, there is a nation-wide movement to ring bells at 2:00 p.m. (in whatever time zone people are) to...

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-Information via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cityofderbyct/posts/pfbid0LFN8LFReKbRxWzhHEvGJCfcuL1FmUWfGQuXeHryDUM1S9EyeL1CySdCC96htNiwrl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the city of Derby</a>

Local Event: Derby-Shelton Fireworks 2026

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Derby-Shelton Fireworks 2026

Derby-Shelton Fireworks 2026Fireworks at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.)"Downtown Derby and Shelton. Free family event....

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Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating 42 seasons as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, presents Broadway’s revolutionary musical “1776” July 3 through July 18.&nbsp; Featuring a live band and a cast of 25 talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, with an additional specially discounted performances on Thursday July 9 and 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Grounds open at 7:00 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (65+) and students (with ID) and $15 for children 10 and under.&nbsp; For the Thursday performance (July 9 and 16), tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $10 for children 10 and under.&nbsp; Limited front row VIP seating is also available for purchase at every performance. Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. A limited number of chairs are available free of charge at the venue, and a cash-based snack/soft drink concession is on site.
Please note that the script of this Tony Award-winning show is drawn from American history and contains challenging conversations and uncomfortable truths from our country’s past, including an intense depiction of the Atlantic slave trade. Audience discretion is advised; recommended for ages 10 and above.

For tickets and further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail <a href="mailto:info@musicalsatrichter.org">info@musicalsatrichter.org</a>

Local Event: Danbury's Musicals at Richter Presents "1776,"  America's Broadway Musical, July 3-18

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Danbury's Musicals at Richter Presents "1776," ...

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating 42 seasons as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, presents Broadway’s...

Danbury's Musicals at Richter Presents "1776,"  America's Broadway Musical, July 3-18

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The Monroe CT 250 Committee and the Town of Monroe First Selectman, Terry Rooney, invite you for a reading of the Declaration of Independence! Listen for the ringing of the bells 13 times, with each toll representing one of the original 13 American colonies, at 6:30 p.m. 
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. Four days later, on July 8, 1776, after the Declaration was printed and distributed, the citizens of Philadelphia were summoned to the State House Yard by the bells of the city. Then, Colonel John Nixon publicly read the Declaration of Independence.&nbsp;Led by America250 Hawaii, Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’ on July 8, 2026. America spans some 9,500-miles from one extreme to the other (the Caribbean across North America to the western edge of the Pacific). Even though the United States is spread across thousands of miles and nine different time zones, all of us in America may read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’, at the ‘same’ time.

Ceremony sponsored by the Monroe CT 250 Committee. For more information about the Monroe CT 250 Committee, visit <a href="https://www.monroect.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.monroect.gov/</a>
or contact at monroect250@gmail.com

Local Event: Sharing America - Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Sharing America - Reading of the Declaration of...

The Monroe CT 250 Committee and the Town of Monroe First Selectman, Terry Rooney, invite you for a reading of the Declaration...

Sharing America - Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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We are looking for creators with a passion for the medieval and renaissance periods. Whether you sell handmade wares, provide thematic food, or perform period-accurate entertainment, we want to hear from you.
<ul><li>When: August 1, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li><li>Where: Edith Wheeler Memorial Library</li><li>The Perk: There is no cost to table for vendors. Payment for performers is negotiable.</li></ul>
If you have a relevant niche, please reach out to lbartlomiejczyk@ewml.org to secure your spot!

Local Event: Calling All Artisans & Performers! Mini Renaissance Faire at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

Calling All Artisans & Performers! Mini...

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is officially seeking vendors, artists, and performers for our upcoming Mini Renaissance...

Calling All Artisans & Performers! Mini Renaissance Faire at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is officially seeking vendors, artists, and performers for our upcoming Mini Renaissance Faire this summer!
We are looking for creators with a passion for the medieval and renaissance periods. Whether you sell handmade wares, provide thematic food, or perform period-accurate entertainment, we want to hear from you.
<ul><li>When: August 1, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li><li>Where: Edith Wheeler Memorial Library</li><li>The Perk: There is no cost to table for vendors. Payment for performers is negotiable.</li></ul>
If you have a relevant niche, please reach out to lbartlomiejczyk@ewml.org to secure your spot!

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Calling All Artisans & Performers -- Mini...

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