July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Weston, Redding & Easton

WESTON, CT — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's 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 Weston, Redding and Easton so you can start planning now.

July 4 Festivities:

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.

What: The Redding Historical Society's 6th Annual Redding Rock'n Roots Revival and Fireworks Show

Where: Lonetown Farm, 43 Lonetown Road, Redding

When: June 25. Live music starts at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Rain date is June 26.

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: Stratford's annual Independence Day Fireworks display

Where: Short Beach

When: July 4. The display will begin at sundown, approximately 9 p.m. The rain date will be July 5.

What: Trumbull Day 2022, a fun-filled family event with food, vendors, carnival rides and games, children's entertainment, a main stage featuring local bands and fireworks.

Where: The field behind Hillcrest Middle School, 530 Daniels Farm Road

When: The event begins July 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and continues on July 2, from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., closing with a fireworks display.

What: The Danbury Volunteer Fire Department will be sponsoring the city's annual Independence Day fireworks display.

Where: Candlewood Lake

When: Fireworks will commence at dusk on June 25. Rain date is June 26.

What: Fairfield County Bank is sponsoring fireworks in Ridgefield 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.

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

What: The Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Carnival will conclude with a pyrotechnics display on Saturday night.

Where: East Ridge Middle School Field, at 10 East Ridge Road.

When: The carnival runs June 22-25, from 6-10 p.m., with fireworks launching at dusk on June 25. Fireworks will be visible from anywhere near the carnival grounds.

What: New Canaan's 2022 Family 4th of July Celebration

Where: Waveny Park, New Canaan

When: July 2. Rain dates are July 3 and July 9.

What: Westport's 2022 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

Where: Compo Beach

When: June 30. Rain date is July 1.

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.