Area towns are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with a number of fireworks displays and parades. Here's a collection of local celebrations for this weekend, next weekend, and beyond.

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Saturday, July 11Guilford Fireworks - Rain date Sunday, July 12. 7:30 p.m, Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane at Stonehouse Lane following the Community Picnic at the Town Green from 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 25Branford Fireworks - Raindate Sunday, July 26

Old Lyme - 7:30 p.m. Concert by the Old Lyme Town Band followed by fireworks.

Saturday, Aug. 8Potato & Corn Festival Fireworks - Rain date Sunday, Aug. 9. 9:15 p.m. Augur Farm, 298 Forest Road, North Branford.

Saturday, Aug. 22Clinton Fireworks - following the Summerfest celebrations.