Seasonal & Holidays

July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Stratford

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

STRATFORD, CT — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Stratford so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 near Stratford:

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July 4 Festivities

What: Stratford's annual Independence Day Fireworks display

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

Where: Short Beach

When: June 30 at 9 p.m. with rain date of July 5.


What: Milford Start of Summer celebration. Event starts at 4 p.m. and two live bands will play until midnight.

Food trucks will be at the event and downtown restaurants will also be open.

Parking in the area will be very limited, but the city will have free shuttle service to and from the senior center, Wasson field and Harborside Middle School.

Shuttle service will start around 4 p.m. and end at 11:30 p.m.

Where: Lisman Landing, Milford

When: June 25 with a rain date of July 9. Fireworks show to begin around 9:15 p.m.


What: Trumbull Day 2022, a fun-filled family event with food, vendors, carnival rides and games, children's entertainment, a main stage featuring local bands and fireworks.

Where: The field behind Hillcrest Middle School

When: The event begins Friday, July 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and continue on Saturday, July 2, from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., closing with a fabulous fireworks display.


What: Fairfield's fireworks display

Where: Fairfield Beaches

When: 9:15 p.m. on July 2 (rain date is July 3)


What: Community Cook-Out & Community Closet

Where: YMCA, 850 Park Ave. in Bridgeport

When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 2


What: Fireworks & Concert at HPCC in Orange

Where: 525 Orange Center Rd

When: July 9


What: Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular in West Haven

Where: Bradley Point

When: Sept. 3 with rain date of Sept. 5. Fireworks to begin around 8 p.m.

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