Fourth of July

AAA said the worst time to travel on Monday is between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The best time, it said, is after 7 p.m.

With the Independence Day weekend coming to an end, some people hit the road early Sunday to avoid the post-holiday traffic. “We left at 10 after 6 this morning,” said Martin Manfredo, of Toms River, New Jersey. “7:30 a.m. exactly,” David Melton, of Grafton, Massachusetts, added. These travelers said they left early to avoid the holiday rush as so many…

As Fourth of July festivities continued into the weekend, so too did the pandemonium the holiday brings to Connecticut’s state parks — their parking lots. The following state parks reached capacity and were closed to new visitors Sunday:

An orthopedic surgeon describes what she sees working in the emergency room over the Fourth of July holiday and shares her advice to stay safe.

Some organizers say their events are going on, rain or shine.

Across the state some cities and towns are postponing Fourth of July celebrations. Hartford, Manchester and Stamford have all pushed events to the next day, but organizers of the Enfield July 4th Town Celebration say the three-day event is going on, rain or sunshine. “We are always a rain or shine event, unless deemed unsafe by first responders,” said director…

With rain and possible storms in the forecast this weekend, multiple towns have decided to reschedule or postpone their fireworks. Hartford Hartford Bonanza is moving its event from Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, July 7. The event is at Bushnell Park and runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Manchester The James “Dutch” Fogarty Fourth of July Celebration Committee is…

This Independence Day was even more special for about two dozen people who became U.S. citizens.

A new online reservation system was used for state parks on the Fourth of July this year.

For the 39th time, the “Boom Box Parade” celebrated the Fourth of July in Windham.

More than a dozen state parks closed after reaching capacity on July 4th.

Miki Sudo, of Florida, has won her 10th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

Boaters headed to the water early on Thursday to enjoy the Fourth of July while others spent their time fishing.

There’s certainly no shortage of backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July. But if you prefer to dine out on Independence Day, some restaurants are opening up with special holiday hours.

Five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday, why we celebrate it and how fireworks became part of the tradition.

Crews and local leaders are also setting up for live music, fireworks, and other celebrations.

The city of Meriden celebrated Independence Day a day early. Families gathered at Hubbard Park Wednesday night for live music, food trucks, and games before watching a big firework show. “I’ve been doing this for 21 years and every show, every show I get butterflies,” said Gary Brazil, lead technician with Pyrotechnico. Brazil says it took hours to set up…

A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is sending a message to parents and beachgoers: stay safe in the water and keep an eye on your kids.

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is sending a message to parents and beachgoers: stay safe in the water and keep an eye on your kids. “Last year we made 13 water rescues,” says DEEP Water Safety Coordinator Sarah Battistini. “Responded to 13 major medicals, searched for over 23 loss persons…