Days of cool and wet weather gave way just in time to allow New Britain residence to enjoy an exuberant celebration on our country’s July 4th Independence Day holiday.

Inside Willow Brook Park, where the fireworks display was held, the city held a drive-in fireworks viewing.

In the neighborhoods nearby Willow Brook Park, residents watched the display from front yards and sidewalks.

The streets in the city were alive with celebration, as significant private fireworks displays lit up the sky from all directions.