New London's 2017 4th Of July Fireworks Schedule Released

NEW LONDON, CT - New London's 4th of July fireworks display will take place as part of the annual Sailfest celebration. Sailfest runs this year from Friday, July 7, to Sunday, July 9, offering a variety of fun events and activities.

The fireworks will take place Saturday, July 8, at the end of the day's events. (To sign up for New London breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

"End the day with one of the most spectacular fireworks displays you have ever seen light up into the night sky," according to a post on the Sailfest website.

Here is a list of events to expect during Sailfest:

Friday, July 7, Noon to 11 p.m.

Take your taste buds to New London’s Custom House Pier starting at noon on Friday to sample a gut-busting array of food from local restaurants, including Sailfest specialties like 100 percent beef fat fries and Gaspar’s Baby Back Ribs. Leave the diet behind and have a little fun on a sizzling summer Friday afternoon.

Then at 5 p.m., grab a cold one and get ready to enjoy some of the region’s best music lineups at one of two Sailfest music venues: the Hygienic Art Park Stage and the Custom House Pier Stage.

Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Bring your love of all things unique and shop at the more than 200 specialty artisans and vendors that line Bank and State Street in the heart of downtown New London. Buy handmade clothing, jewelry, hats, handbags, crafts and toys.

Stop by the Hygienic Art Park Stage on Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. to see a full lineup of Latin entertainment.

Don’t forget to stop at the Custom House Pier to pick up an official Sailfest t-shirt or cool off at the beer garden and listen to some great music. All the beer proceeds help support local New London charities.

Guests can also take a day sail on the tall ship Mystic Whaler located at City Pier.

End the day with one of the most spectacular fireworks displays you have ever seen light up into the night sky during the famous Sailfest fireworks.

Sunday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Start your day off at 9 a.m. with the Sailfest Charter Oak Federal Credit Union 5K Road Race. The race starts in front of The Day offices on State Street at 9 a.m.

While walking around The New London Historic Waterfront District, take a minute to take a peek around at the unique shops and restaurants New London has to offer.

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