Name: Orange Volunteer Firemen's Carnival, Fireworks Aug. 2
Start: 2025-08-02T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Orange Fairgrounds

Orange Fairgrounds

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 100th anniversary carnival from July 31 to Aug. 3. 
Fireworks will be Aug. 2. 
The event also features rides, food, carnival games, and a raffle. 
Find out more by going to <a href="https://www.orangevfd.org/carnival-2025/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the event's website.</a>
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Local Event: Orange Volunteer Firemen's Carnival, Fireworks Aug. 2

New London County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

New London

Connecticut

Orange Volunteer Firemen's Carnival, Fireworks...

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 100th anniversary carnival from July 31 to Aug. 3. 
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