There are many ways the shoreline celebrates the nation’s history each summer.

Branford Fireworks

Saturday, June 22 (rain date Sunday, June 23)

Branford Point

Deep River Ancient Muster Tattoo

Friday, July 19. 7 p.m. Devitt’s Field.

Parade follows on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m.

Main Street, Deep River.

East Haven Fireworks

Saturday, June 29. Dusk.

East Haven Town Beach.

Guilford Fireworks

Saturday, July 13. Dusk.

Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane at Stonehouse Lane.

Ivoryton Village Independence Day Parade

Thursday, July 4. 10 a.m.

Parade leaves Old Piano Factory, Ivoryton.

Madison Fireworks

Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.

Visible from all shore points.

Madison Independence Day Parade

Thursday, July 4. 11 a.m.

Parade begins at 798 Boston Post Road, Madison.

Potato & Corn Festival Fireworks

Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4. Dusk.

Augur Farm, 298 Forest Road, North Branford.

Westbrook Fireworks

Tuesday, July 2. 9:30 p.m.

Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook.

Westbrook Muster

Saturday, Aug. 24. 11 a.m.

Westbrook Baseball Field.