4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In And Near Vernon

VERNON, CT — Coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, which means there is even more reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July 4 is almost here, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.

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

Vernon's annual July in the Sky celebration is on for July 7, moved from the original June 30 date.

The rain date is July 7.

Henry Park will close at 4 p.m. on the afternoon before the show to allow crews to set up the activities. Access to the Fox Hill area will be restricted all day, town officials said.

The park will reopen at 6 p.m. The entry fee for cars will be $5 and $1 for people walking in. Those leaving the park will be charged for re-entry, officials said.

A concert is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. by The Reminisants, an oldies cover band.

The fireworks show is slated to feature more than 1,500 shells and will begin between 9:20 and 9:30 p.m., according to the schedule.

There will be FunZone activities, at an additional charge, in Henry Park.

Traditional July 4-themed activities like the annual Push, Pedal and Pull Patriotic Parade, Big Jim's Great Foam Machine, live music, food, bounce houses and games are planned for downtown Rockville too.

Here are shows of interest on and around this July 4 in and near Vernon:

Hartford County

June 26

• The Hartford Yard Goats host the Richmond Flying Squirrels at Dunkin' Donuts Park at 6:05pm. Stick around after the game for a fireworks show.

July 3

• New Britain Bees host the Worcester Bravehearts for Fireworks Night
• Fireworks at Lake Compounce, 185 Enterprise Dr., Bristol, at dusk
• Hartford Yard Goats versus the Altoona Curve, 6:05 p.m. A fireworks show will follow the game.
• A fireworks display will be launched from the Higgins ballfield at the Enfield Town Green at 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 6

• New Britain Bees host the Norwich Sea Unicorns for Fireworks Night, Part 2

Aug. 28

• Darius Rucker and fireworks, Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron House Boulevard, 4:30-10 p.m.

Tolland County

June 26

• Fireworks — Hebron Lions Agricultural Society, 347 Gilead St, Hebron, 9:30 p.m.

July 3

• SummerFest & Fireworks, Stafford High School, 5 to 10 p.m.

July 7

• Vernon's annual July in the Sky fireworks display at Henry Park and Downtown Rockville. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Activities are slated to begin at 6 p.m. The entry fee for cars at Henry Park is $5 and the fee is $1 for people walking in

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