4th of July

After a year of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic, towns across Connecticut are gearing up for a summer full of events and celebrations. Here’s a look at some of the fireworks displays surrounding the July 4th holiday and beyond. Saturday, June 26  East Haven: Town fireworks display at East Haven Town Beach, 9:00 p.m. (Rain date June 28) Wednesday,…

Brilliant colors and terrific bangs produced another spectacular 4th of July fireworks show in New Britain on Saturday. But while the production in the sky followed tradition, down on the ground things were a little different and scaled back for this year’s Great American Boom amid coronavirus concerns. “Everything is upside down so we’re just trying to make the...

Hundreds jumped at the opportunity to see one of the few official 4th of July shows in the state this year, though there were special rules to follow.

From social distancing to social unrest, this 4th of July is fizzling out for some people. Now, racial tensions have put a microscope on America’s history and have led activists to say they plan to opt-out of celebrating Independence Day. “It’s pretty generally felt that July 4th is not for us,” said Michael Oretade, the head of Black Lives...

A celebration that won’t be explosive in the traditional sense, but one the town is hoping will be just as much of a spectacle: a sculpture affair.

From social distancing to social unrest, this 4th of July is fizzling out for some people. Now, racial tensions have put a microscope on America’s history and have led activists to say they plan to opt out of celebrating Independence Day.

Connecticut State Police have released statistics relating to 4th of July weekend traffic enforcement. Police said that from the start of their enforcement period, July 1, through 7 a.m. today, they responded to 105 accidents, none of which were serious in nature. There have been 2,290 calls for service with 77 motorist assists, they said. There have been 14 arrests…

Even before the sun fully rose, Connecticut residents were getting ready. “To be the first ones on the beach,” said Ashley Wheeler of Southington. With limited parking spaces during the pandemic, she and her neighbors were the first in line to do just that Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. . “We left around 5:30 this morning,” said Jennifer Gonzalez…

The Naugatuck fireworks display ended early Thursday night following a significant malfunction, according to police. Police said a detonation at ground level was the reason for the problem. There were no injuries. Fire officials and investigators determined that the remaining fireworks had to be discharged in order to be safely disposed of, police said. The remaining fireworks were detonated around…

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

Spice up your Fourth of July barbecue by trying these seven unique hot dogs from across the country.

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 2 ways that you can calm your pet if they are anxious during fireworks.

The DEEP commissioner said Thursday that she expects a very busy 4th of July holiday weekend at state beaches and parks and urged everyone to remember to stay socially distant.

With people doing their best to stay socially distant, many are changing their plans this 4th of July weekend.

“We anticipated this being a much busier season than ever,” Detective Paul Makuc with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit said. State police hold a container with explosive evidence considered so dangerous that they keep it under lock and key. “I think there’s a fair amount of word-of-mouth sales and some of it’s online, some of...

State police and local police departments are working to seize illegal fireworks amid a growing number of complaints.

An incredible amount of work goes into making the sky light up with red, white and blue around America’s birthday.

Waterbury will hold its annual Fourth of July fireworks display this year. The city announced on Monday the event will take place on Sunday, July 5, at 9:15 p.m. It is likely to be one of the few displays in Connecticut since many cities and towns have canceled events due to the coronavirus pandemic. Police will not allow vehicles or…

The White House says President Donald Trump is committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region say the area will not be ready.

Gobi, the stray dog who captured hearts when she adopted her human Dion Leonard during a 155-mile race across China’s Gobi desert, will be featured in books and a movie depicting how the two met and bonded.