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Fireworks postponed until Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 p.m.
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Because of the rain, the Apple Harvest Festival fireworks planned for tonight, Oct. 1, have been postponed until Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 p.m.
Ready for the festival?
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Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
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Only a few hours before the 2011 Southington Apple Festival opens, dozens of vendors are still setting up along the food alley. The weekend schedule includes entertainment, apple fritter and pie eating contests, the bed race, fireworks and on Sunday, the parade. The event is free, except for purchases.
All fireworks illegal in Connecticut
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All fireworks with the exception of sparklers are illegal in Connecticut and may not be sold, purchased or used, with the exception of regulated fireworks displays by state licensed, professional pyrotechnicians at sites which have been approved by state and local officials.
Festival fireworks
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Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
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Fireworks launch the Plainville Fire Company's 26th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Friday evening. The event, being held at Norton Park in Plainville, continues Saturday morning with a hot air balloon launch at 6 a.m. followed by a day of activities and more on Sunday.
Festival opening postponed until Saturday noon
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The Apple Harvest Festival committee canceled all activities this evening (Friday) because of the heavy rain that is expected. The festival was scheduled to start with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.
Festival organizers finalizing plans
The 40th Annual Apple Harvest Festival will take place Sept. 26 to 28 and Oct. 3 to 5 in downtown Southington. To start off the festivities, there will be a Festival Gala held at the Aqua Turf from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday Sept.
'And the rockets red glare...'
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Lake Compounce Family Theme Park will celerate Independence Day with a dramatic fireworks presentation set over its 23-acre lake today, July 4. The park will open Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m. and the fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. For more information, visit the Web site www.lakecompounce.com.
