Fourth of July events nearby

Independence Day festivities have been planned in several locations to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday, Friday, July 4.

Early in the day, the Salisbury Association will host a live reading of the Declaration of Independence, read by Lou Buccerri in colonial outfit. The reenactment will be also accompanied by a performance from the Salisbury Band from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Salisbury Town Grove.

For fireworks at night, there will be shows at Lake Waramaug and Amenia’s Four Brothers Drive-In.

Lake Waramaug, at the border of Kent, New Preston and Warren, will host a lakefront firework display. “Rim-the-Lake with Flares” begins at 9 p.m., and flares can be purchased at area shops including County Wine and Spirits, The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main, Hopkins Inn and at various locations around the lake. The fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

At Four Brothers Drive-In, live music will begin at 6:30 p.m. A double feature will play with a fireworks show in between the movies. “Jurassic World Rebirth” is scheduled to begin at 8:50 p.m., followed by fireworks, and then “F1 The Movie” starts at 11:15 p.m.

There will be no Independence Day fireworks show at Lime Rock Park this year.

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