How to Spend the 4th of July in Connecticut

You can celebrate the freedom of the United States right at home in the Constitution State—Connecticut.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Food for a party or to take to a party
• Transportation to the nearest festivity/parade/party
• Party favors
• Fireworks

1. Plan a party of your own—invite friends over for a barbecue and have some fun.

2. Go to a friend’s 4th of July party.

3. Shoot off fireworks when it gets dark to celebrate Independence Day.

4. Take the kids to the county fair for a day of fun, family and rides!

5. Go to the Boston Harborfest to celebrate the 4th of July.

6. Go to your hometown’s 4th of July Parade.

Tips & Warnings

• Enjoy yourself, but be safe around fireworks, barbecues and vehicles.
• If you are drinking at a party, designate a driver that will stay sober so you can all get home safely. If you don’t have a designated driver, call a cab.
• If you are having a party where alcohol is being served, make sure you don’t let your friends drive home intoxicated.