4th of July

People took advantage of the break in the rain Monday, spending the final day of the holiday weekend on the beach.

It may have been the 5th of July, but Independence Day weekend was far from over. Many people were off from work and happily continued celebrating at events around the state.

On this 4th of July, people in New Britain and around the state celebrated our country’s independence as the nation now emerges from the pandemic.

Summer is heating up and backyard BBQs are back! You can never go wrong with the classic burger and dogs but when you’re looking to switch it up for something light, refreshing and delicious….you’re going to want to make sure you have some Hood sour cream in your fridge! Maria Sansone takes us outside to show us what she’s serving...

Families lined Main Street in Willimantic, dressing up and making sure to bring umbrellas just in case.

On this 4th of July, people in New Britain and around the state celebrated our country’s independence as the nation now emerges from the pandemic. “It’s great to be back outside, feels good to be around people, enjoying festivities and be able to eat some good food and just hanging out,” said Stephon Adams of Waterbury. In Waterbury, families...

President Joe Biden made remarks to the nation on Independence Day, applauding the nation’s efforts to combat COVID-19, but acknowledging there is more work to be done.

What’s the 4th of July without the iconic boom box parade? Families lined Main Street in Willimantic, dressing up and making sure to bring umbrellas just in case. Last year, the event went virtual. Parade-goers said they’re happy to see it back in person this year. “It’s so much cooler. Everywhere you can go to a marching band parade....

People come out for Waterbury’s food truck and firework extravaganza on the 4th of July.

It was a night two years in the making as The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration fireworks returned.

It was a night two years in the making as the Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration fireworks returned. “It’s nice they are getting back to somewhat normal happenings in town,” said Rebecca Ambrosino of Enfield. Many were disappointed after the celebration was cancelled last year because of the pandemic. “We are so excited to be back,” said Izzy...

From heat and humidity to rainy and dreary, people aren’t letting the weather dampen their day or holiday weekend. Instead, they are going to grab a drink and support their local businesses at.the same time.

Organizers of the Enfield 4th of July town celebration say they decided this morning to go forward with the show after looking at the forecast and believing it will be okay.

If you have plans Sunday afternoon, you may want to bring a raincoat or umbrella along with you. Showers are possible overnight and into the afternoon hours for the 4th of July. An area of low pressure will continue to linger around the area, bringing with it unseasonably cool conditions. The high temperature for Saturday was 62 degrees, which was…

With pandemic restrictions lifted, many people are ready to celebrate their freedom by traveling this 4th of July weekend. If you’re hitting the road, expect to see state police there alongside you.

With pandemic restrictions lifted, many people are ready to celebrate their freedom by traveling this 4th of July weekend. If you’re hitting the road, expect to see state police there alongside you. “This is an opportunity for people to get going and have some normalcy,” said Laurel Benjamin, who flew to her destination. While airports are seeing a gradual...

A bald eagle found in Warner Springs with a wing droop was released back into the wild.

Tina Zaccardi shows us how to make this festive treat.