Independence day events
The fact that the Fourth of July falls on a Thursday this year has one good impact: The events celebrating Independence Day are spilling over into multiple days.
See below a list of some of the fireworks, parades and events going on in honor of the holiday.
Thursday
Groton Parade — 10 a.m., from Poquonnock Plains Park down Route 1 to Chelsea Groton Bank.
Stonington Borough Parade – 10 a.m., steps off from the southwest corner of Wadawanuck Square and continues down Water Street to Cannon Square, where it turns and travels up Main Street; hosted by the Stonington Village Improvement Association; at the conclusion of the parade, the Declaration of Independence will be read aloud, followed by the SVIA Ice Cream Social with ice cream donated by Dog Watch Café in Mathews Park; also, the Stonington Borough Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a “Touch a Truck” experience for younger children at the Borough Fire Station.
Cove Road Parade – 10 a.m., will begin near Camp Claire on Cove Road, Lyme cross Route 156 and end at the Lyme Grange.
“Secret Lyme” grand opening – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4, Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Road, Lyme; a new exhibit prepared by archivist Julie Hughes and featuring artifacts from the Bacdayan Local History Archives showcasing the Knights of Pythias, Woodbridge Lodge, No. 80, of Salem (which drew membership from Lyme), and the Freemasons, Pythagoras Lodge, No. 45, of Lyme; also 2-4 p.m. July 5 and 6.
Friday
Norwich Harbor Fireworks — Howard T. Brown Park, downtown Norwich; music and food for sale start at 5 p.m., with fireworks around 9 p.m. The event is held by Norwich Events Organization and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Rain date is Monday.
Saturday
“Secret Lyme” – 2-4 p.m., Lyme Public Hall, Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Road, Lyme; see Thursday listing.
Revolutionary War Encampment — Mystic Seaport Museum, Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic; drills and demonstrations by reenactors of Revolutionary War Continental and British soldiers; visitors will learn, for example, what it was like for a British soldier to live aboard ship during the long voyage to the colonies and hear how British rule affected the everyday life of Continental families; the Grand Celebration Parade is at 3 p.m.
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