🎆 Greater Hartford 4‑Day Weekend Guide: July 3–6, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day weekend in style with fireworks, music, and family fun around Greater Hartford!
🎇 Fireworks & Festivities
Hartford Bonanza – Bushnell Park (Hartford)
Saturday, July 5 • 4–10 PM (rain date Sunday, July 6)
A day-long family celebration featuring local music, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and the iconic Bonanza Jam at 9:30 PM, leading into the fireworks show at 10 PM.
James “Dutch” Fogarty Celebration – Manchester Community College
Saturday, July 5 • 4–10 PM (rain date July 6)
Culminates in a fireworks display to cap off a fun-filled evening.
Hartford Yard Goats 4th of July Game – Dunkin’ Donuts Park
Thursday, July 3 • Game with fireworks to follow
🎵 Live Music & Fireworks at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce – Bristol
Friday, July 4 – The Simply Swifties Band at 2 PM, with fireworks at 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 5 – Electric Country at 2 PM, fireworks at 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6 – Larger Than Life concert at 2 PM (no fireworks)
📅 Other Notable Fireworks Around CT
Westport (Compo Beach) – Wednesday, July 2 (rain date July 3)
New Haven (East Rock) – Friday, July 4, around 9–9:30 PM
Greenwich – Saturday, July 5
✅ Weekend At-A-Glance
July 3
Yard Goats Game + Fireworks
July 4
Lake Compounce: Simply Swifties + fireworks
July 5
Lake Compounce: Electric Country + fireworks
Hartford Bonanza at Bushnell Park (4–10 PM)
James “Dutch” Fogarty Celebration in Manchester (4–10 PM)
July 6
Lake Compounce: Larger Than Life concert at 2 PM (no fireworks)
Rain Dates: Bonanza & Fogarty fireworks may shift to July 6
🎉 How to Make the Most of Your Weekend
Mix it up: Hop between music, fireworks, and community festivals
Arrive early: Popular events like Bonanza and Fogarty fill fast after 6 PM
Stay informed: Rain dates apply—check local event pages before heading out
Pack your picnic blankets, round up the crew, and soak in the fireworks and festivity of the long holiday weekend.
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