July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Monroe

MONROE, CT — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Monroe so you can start planning now.

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

What: New Milford Fireworks Celebration

Where: Town Green

When: July 1. Opening Ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will kick off at full dark, around 9:30 p.m.

What: The Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center will once again host its July 4th Celebration, honoring both the birth of the nation and the opening day of the museum in 1966.

The historic tavern museum will be open for station tours, have a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and offer family games, activities and slices of watermelon for visitors of all ages. Musical entertainment by the Angry O'Haras. All programming is free and open to the public.

Where: The KTM&HC is located at 152 Main Street in Ridgefield.

When: The celebration will be held July 4 from 1-3 p.m.

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: Fairfield County Bank is sponsoring fireworks on July 9.

Where: Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Road. Parking passes are $20 per car, and available at Town Hall, Fairfield County Bank and online here.

Parking will be available at Ridgefield High School, Scotts Ridge Middle School, Barlow Mountain and Scotland Elementary. Shuttle buses will be provided from the elementary schools to the high school. Handicap parking is also provided at the high school. Participants should have their printed order confirmation or ticket on their dashboard and ready at the gate. Tickets are required at the gate whether or not you have a parked car at the high school. Only one ticket is needed per car.

When: July 9. Gates open at 6 p.m.

What: The Wilton Parks & Recreation Department's Freedom Run 5K Road Race.

Where: The Wilton High School stadium track at 395 Danbury Road

When: The Freedom Run begins at 8:30 a.m. on July 4. Participants should arrive by 8:15 a.m.

What: Wilton Live DJ and Fireworks Show

Where: Wilton High School at 395 Danbury Road

When: Live DJ music begins at 5:00 p.m. on July 4, followed by fireworks at sundown, approximately 9:00 p.m.

What: Weston's Family 4th Celebration, presented by Weston Parks & Recreation and Fairfield County Bank

Where: Weston Middle School, 135 School Road, Weston

When: July 4. Weston Middle School gates open at 4:30 p.m. There will be no entry from Lords Highway after 7:00 p.m. Organizers are encouraging residents to arrive before 8:00 p.m. to avoid the fireworks traffic rush.

Due to pandemic surges, towns may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.