East Haven's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

EAST HAVEN, CT —July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July events, including East Haven

Back in May, the East Haven Fireworks Committee announced the cancellation.

"This decision was not easy one for anyone involved,"Anna Rose Russo, co-chair of the East Haven Fireworks Committee said. "It is such a wonderful event that brings our community together during a special time of year. But there are simply too many uncertainties around large events like this moving forward, and we had to make safety the first priority."

This year's event was scheduled for Saturday, June 27 with a rain date of Monday, June 29 and marked the 20th year it was to be held.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Do you know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

Meantime, check out this roundup of everything from barbecue essentials to patriotic table decor to be sure your July 4 is the best in the USA.