Looking for a fun event for Independence Day? Look in your local papers for fireworks schedules. Sometimes fireworks are lit the day before or day after July 4 depending on the company contracted. Generally, fireworks shows are right after dusk, about 9pm or so. Sometimes they are later so do double check that.

Don't want to go to the local fireworks show? Check out some of these events for the fourth instead...

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Connecticut

• 3D Fireworks! July 4. Middlebury. Purchase special viewing glasses to enhance the giant display over Lake Quassapaug. Info: (203) 758 2913
• Independence Day July 4. Mystic. Discover the spirit of independence by taking part in a 1870s Fourth of July. For more details, contact: (860) 572 5315
• Fourth by the River Festival July 4. Middletown. Outdoor festival with music, children's activities, food, fireworks display over the Connecticut River. For more details, contact: (860) 344 3520
• Fourth Of July Open House July 4. Woodstock. Tours of the historic museum in recognition of Henry Bowen's patriotic parties from 1870-1894. For more details, contact: (860) 928 4074

Maine

• Blueberry Pancake Breakfast July 4. Bar Harbor. A fun morning feast for the whole family. For more details, contact: (207) 288 5103
• Bar Harbor Town Band July 4. Bar Harbor. Join in for a free concert on the Village green by Bar Harbor's own Town Band. For more details, contact: (207) 288 5103
• Antique Show and Sale July 4. Bar Harbor. More than 30 dealers from across Maine and New England will be displaying their wares. For more details, contact: (207) 288 4859
• Independence Day Parade July 4. Bar Harbor. The community shows off its patriotism and good humor. For more details, contact: (207) 288 5103
• Seafood Festival July 4. Bar Harbor. Enjoy lobster, mussels, corn, strawberry shortcake and more! For more details, contact: (207) 288 5103
• Fireworks Over Frenchmen Bay July 4. Bar Harbor. Take your blanket and enjoy the spectacular display on the waterfront in downtown Bar Harbor. For more details, contact: (207) 288 5103
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