Don't Miss the Fireworks (A Local Guide)

While Durham and Middlefield don't put on their own display, there are plenty of opportunities close to home to catch fireworks around the Fourth of July.

Posted Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 3:08 pm ET|Updated Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 3:46 pm ET

Madison Wednesday, July 4 West Wharf Beach Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (Madison will also host an Independence Day Parade at 11 a.m.)

New Haven Wednesday, July 4 East Rock Park Fireworks at dusk

New Britain Wednesday, July 4 Stanley Quarter Park Event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Meriden Thursday, July 5 Hubbard Park Event starts at 5:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk

Wallingford Saturday, July 7 Sheehan High School Event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk

Hartford Saturday, July 7 32nd Annual Riverfest - 300 Constitution Plaza Event starts at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Portland Saturday, July 7 Portland Exchange Club Grounds (Route 17) Event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk

Guilford Saturday, July 14 Guilford Fair Grounds Fireworks at dusk

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