The largest fireworks display in Connecticut has announced its return for 2025, according to organizers.

Celebrate New London, a new festival, is set for Saturday, July 12, according to organizers, complete with all of the delicious food, live music, art galleries and shops guests have come to expect. The day of fun will conclude with the largest fireworks display in the state: Mashantucket Pequot Thames River Fireworks Extravaganza.

“This is a new approach to our annual summer festival for families, and I’m thrilled with the direction our organizers have taken,” said Mayor Michael Passero, in a statement. “We’re excited to celebrate the people and entrepreneurs who make New London the region’s center for culture with its wide variety of authentic menus, and eclectic mix of music, art, and historic attractions.”

The event is a partnership between Norwalk, the New London Cultural District, Garde Arts Center and the local business community, according to a release, and will take place throughout Downtown and Waterfront Park.

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“We couldn’t be more excited to once again bring this amazing event to New London and the vibrant communities of southeastern Connecticut,” said Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. “For more than 30 years, the Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks Extravaganza has been a cherished family tradition, and the highlight of the summer for the thousands of visitors who come together to celebrate, connect, and create unforgettable memories. It’s an honor and a joy to be part of something that means so much to so many.”

“Our aim with ‘Celebrate New London’ is to showcase everything that makes New London such a vibrant and special community, including our artists, musicians, small businesses and non-profits,” said Rich Martin chair of the New London Cultural District and owner of Telegraph Autonomous Zone, a longstanding downtown business on Bank Street.

“There will be live music at both Parade Plaza and Custom House Pier at Waterfront Park, and many of our downtown bars and restaurants will also have entertainment, highlighting some of our finest regional performers. A pop-up artisan village featuring artists, makers and other vendors will be open all day on lower State Street.”