Fireworks Near Me: July 4, 2024 Events in Wilton

WILTON, CT — Independence Day is just around the corner, so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Wilton. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun.

To help you fit everything into your July 4th calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what's happening in Wilton and surrounding towns.

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Independence Day 2024

What: Wilton Fireworks and Live DJ – Fireworks will be performed on the south side of the Wilton High School Athletic Complex (Kristine Lilly Way) on Thursday, July 4th between 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Road Closures: Beginning at 7:00 p.m., Route 7 (Danbury Rd) will be closed between Pimpewaug Rd and Cannon Rd. As pictured, traffic will be detoured via Pimpewaug Rd until the fireworks are over and parking lots are clear.

No through traffic will be permitted, with the exception of semi-trailers, residents who live in the closed portion of the roadway and parking pass holders.

Parking passes can be purchased from Comstock Community Center Parks and Recreation (180 School Road) or by visiting the Wilton Parks and Recreation website.

In case of inclement weather, the rain date for the fireworks will be Friday, July 5 at 9:30 p.m. Notices will be posted on the City's website.

Music, food and fun start at 5pm

What: Family Celebration with Fireworks in Ridgefield

When: July 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. In case of rain, the date is July 7.

Where: Ridgefield High School

More information is available here

What: 43rd Annual New Canaan Family Fireworks Celebration for the 4th of July

When: July 6. Doors open at 5 p.m. Rain dates expected: July 7 and 13.

Where: Waveny Park

More information is available here

What: 8th Annual Redding Rock 'N Roots Music Festival and Fireworks Show

When: July 13. Live music starts at 3pm, fireworks at 9:30pm. Rain date is July 14.

Where: Lonetown Farm, 43 Lonetown Road, Redding

More information is available here.

What: Weston Family 4th Anniversary Celebration

When: July 4, 4:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:20 p.m.

Where: Weston Middle School, 135 School Road, Weston

Today, Americans celebrate the birth of a new nation with fireworks, parades, concerts, family reunions, and barbecues. However, these celebrations predate Independence Day as a federal holiday by centuries, which didn't occur until 1941.

In the pivotal summer of 1776, the pre-revolutionary celebrations of King George III's birthday were replaced by a mock funeral as a symbolic break with the crown.

It was an exciting time in Philadelphia — the Continental Congress voted to secede from the crown, and two days later, on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the 13 original colonies — New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia — to adopt the Declaration of Independence.

The first annual commemoration of the nation's independence was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was underway. Fireworks have been a part of July 4 festivities since the first celebration in Philadelphia.