Fireworks Near Me: Wilton July 4th Events 2023

WILTON, CT — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Wilton for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows and festivals happening in and around Wilton so you can start planning now.

Wilton’s Independence Day celebration will be held Tuesday, July 4 at the Wilton High School Complex at 395 Danbury Road.

Festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the Freedom Run 5K Road Race, at the WHS Track. Race cost is $20 per adult and $10 per child (18 and under). All participants will receive a race t-shirt. Race registration can be completed through the Parks and Recreation Online Registration System.

Music provided by a live DJ will commence at 5:00 p.m., and the fireworks will kick off at sundown.

Parking passes for Route 7 Tennis Courts, Cider Mill School, Wilton Board of Education parking lot, and Lilly Way athletic fields may be purchased online for $35 per vehicle through the Parks and Recreation Online Registration System.

Vehicles without a valid parking pass will not be allowed to park in any of the parking lots, even if space permits. Ancillary parking outside of the pre-paid parking lots will only be available on a first come, first served basis.

Rain date for the fireworks is July 5.

Here's what's in store this July 4 around Wilton:

What: The John DeMille 8K Firecracker Road Race, sponsored by Bethel Parks and Recreation

Where: Clifford. J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel

When: July 4, 8:00 a.m. start time

What: Weston's Family 4th Celebration & Fireworks Display

Where: Weston Middle School Field

When: July 4, 4:30 p.m.

What: The 7th Annual Redding Historical Society's Rock'n Roots Revival & Fireworks Show

Where: Lonetown Farm

When: July 8, 3:00 p.m.

What: Ridgefield's Family Firework Celebration postponed from July 2

Where: Ridgefield High School

When: July 9, 6 p.m.