Where to watch fireworks in Connecticut this Fourth of July season

It's summer again and communities all over Connecticut are gearing up for Independence Day festivities.

Here's where you can find patriotic fireworks shows around the state.

July 3

Bristol: Lake Compounce's Spectacular Fireworks Shows will light up the park on the nights of July 1, 2 and 3 starting at 9 p.m.

West Haven: The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular will return to Bradley Point at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: July 5). - POSTPONED

Meriden: The City of Meriden will set off fireworks from Hubbard Park starting at 9 p.m., with live music, food and festivities beginning at 5 p.m. - POSTPONED

New Britain: The New Britain Bees Fireworks Extravaganza will take place after the game vs. the Westfield Starfires. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. at New Britain Stadium. - POSTPONED

Norwich: The Norwich Sea Unicorns will host a fireworks show following the game against the Worcester Bravehearts. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. at Dodd Stadium. - POSTPONED

Naugatuck: The Naugatuck Summer Festival will feature food, live music and fireworks. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Old Firehouse Road. (Rain date: July 7.) - POSTPONED

July 4

Hartford: There will be a fireworks display after the Hartford Yard Goats game vs. the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The game starts at 6:10 p.m. Dunkin' Park.

Weston: The Weston Family Fourth Celebration will be at the Weston Middle School field. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for food trucks and live entertainment and fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m. (Rain date: July 5).

New Britain: New Britain's Great American Boom event will be at Willow Brook Park. In addition to fireworks, the event will feature DJs and food trucks. Parking opens at 7 p.m. and fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5).

Middlebury: Quassy Amusement Park and Waterpark will put on a 3D Fireworks event on the evening of Independence Day.

July 7

Norwich: There will be post-game fireworks following the Norwich Sea Unicorns game vs. the Westfield Starfires. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. at Dodd Stadium.

Stamford: The City of Stamford will hold a fireworks display at Cummings Beach with entertainment starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks are set to begin after 9 p.m. (Postponed from June 30).

July 8

Hartford: There will be a fireworks display after the Hartford Yard Goats game vs. the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The game starts at 6:10 p.m. at Dunkin' Park.

New London: Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. at Waterfront Park, as a part of Sailfest, which will continue throughout the weekend.

Guilford: The Guilford Fairground will set off fireworks at dusk.

Beacon Falls: The Beacon Falls Family Day Fireworks Celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Beacon Falls Recreation Complex at 100 Pent Rd.

July 9

Enfield: The Enfield Fourth of July Celebration will offer live bands, a parade and plenty of community activities from July 7 to 9, culminating a fireworks display July 9 at 9:30 p.m.

Orange: Orange's Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Show that was scheduled for Sunday, July 2 has been postponed and will take place at the Orange Fairgrounds starting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 9. A yacht rock tribute band is headlining this year's festivities. The fireworks will begin following the concert at 9:30 p.m.

Waterbury: The Brass Mill Mall annual Food Truck and Fireworks extravaganza that was scheduled for Sunday, July 2, has been postponed to Sunday, July 9. The event will be in the parking lot from 2 to 10 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.

July 11

Vernon: Vernon's July in the Sky fireworks will set off from Henry Park at 9:15 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. (Rain date: July 12).

July 15

East Lyme/Niantic: Fireworks will light up the Niantic Bay around 9 p.m. to close out the Celebrate East Lyme Festival in downtown Niantic. The festival begins at 3 p.m. and also features a carnival, music acts, a sandcastle competition and plenty of entertainment.

Canaan: Canaan Railroad Days will display a fireworks show at 9 p.m. at Lawrence Field.

Newington: The annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza is set to begin at 10 a.m. at Mill Pond Park. There will be a carnival, bands, games, rides and plenty of food. The Newington fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. to close out the night.

July 22

Hartford: Fireworks will follow the Yard Goats game vs. the Somerset Patriots. The game starts at 6:10 p.m. at Dunkin' Park.

July 28

Lebanon: The Lebanon Country Fair fireworks will set off at 9 p.m. at the Lebanon Lions Club Country Fairgrounds. For more seasonal fun, the fair runs from July 28 to 30.