By Sharon Challenger
Editor’s note: Cancellations and/or postponements for events may occur due to inclement weather.
East Haddam – Music on the River Summer Concert Series.
A free concert series on the lawn of Goodspeed Musicals
6 Main Street East Haddam
Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
https://easthaddamct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29923
East Lyme – “Celebrate East Lyme” – Saturday, July 15th from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Local food vendors, music and more. Their summer celebration ends with a wonderful fireworks display over Niantic Bay!
https://eltownhall.com/news-and-events/annual-events/celebrate-east-lyme/
Essex – Auto Club Annual Car Show. July 4th. Location: Connecticut River Museum. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2;00 p.m. The event is limited to the first 80 cars that arrive. Volunteer staff will be present to admit participants beginning at 7:30 a.m. https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/essex-auto-club-annual-july-4th-car-show/
Higganum – Summer Outdoor Concerts on the Higganum Green 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
July 14th Featuring “The Generators” (Classic Rock & Roll).
July 28th Featuring “WhoDat” (Punk, Upbeat Blues, New Orleans Soul, & Rock). 
Ivoryton July 4th Parade – 10:00 a.m. – Various venues.
All are welcome to March! Gather your family, neighbors, livestock, groups of any kind and decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, tractor, truck or antique car.
Parade Timeline
9:30 a.m. – Vehicles Meet on Cheney St.
9:30 a.m. – Marchers and bicycles meet at the bottom of Walnut and The Mill Race Preserve.
10:00 a.m. -Parade Begins
11:00 a.m. – Independence Ceremony begins at Ivoryton Village Green Gazebo
Killingworth – Summer Outdoor Concerts at Parmelee Farm 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m..
July 7th Featuring “Mixed Signals” (Classic Rock, Funk, Jazz & Blues).
July 21st Featuring “Sideways” (Country Party Band).
Madison – Independence Day Parade July 4th 10:00 a.m. Boston Post Road. Concert on the Green. Due to the forecast of thunderstorms, the Madison Fireworks have been postponed to Friday, July 7, 2023. https://www.madisonct.org/712/Independence-Day-Events
Middlefield – July 3rd – Celebrate the 4th of July with Live Music & Food under the Tent a day early with us at 1741 Pub & Grill! Enjoy delicious food and drinks while listening to live music with great views of the Lyman Orchards Golf Course! Alex Tremblay will be playing from 5;00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Make your reservation by calling 860-349-6033.
New London – Sailfest New London – Saturday, July 8th & Sunday, July 9th. Free entertainment, fireworks, more than 200 vendors, amusement rides, and ships. Located in downtown New London. https://sailfest.org/
Photo of fireworks in the Public Domain.
