Here's where to see Fourth of July fireworks in Chittenden County

Independence Day celebratory fireworks will soon be going off around Vermont, and Vermonters may not need to go far to see the colorful displays.

Many consumer fireworks are illegal in Vermont. The state Division of Fire Safety lists lists all those not allowed: “bottle rockets, Roman candles, rockets with sticks, mines and shells, helicopter-type rockets, missile-type rockets, revolving wheels, fountains and firecrackers."

In leu of such fireworks, city- and town-run events are plentiful. Here is when and where to catch fireworks, parades and more in Chittenden County.

Burlington

Burlington's annual Independence Day celebration will light up the sky over Lake Champlain. There will be live music, food vendors and more near the waterfront. The event's website asks that people leave pets at home during the event, because of the noise and pedestrian traffic.

When: Sunday, July 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Waterfront Park; 20 Lake St., Burlington.

For more information, visit enjoyburlington.com.

Colchester

A parade from Colchester High School down Blakely Road and Lavigne Road is scheduled to kick off festivities at 10 a.m. Fireworks will be later that night at dusk from the Bayside Softball Field, according to the city's website.

When: Monday, July 4

Where: Bayside Park

For more information, visit colchestervt.gov.

Essex Junction

Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m., according to the exposition center, but live music and games begin at 6 p.m. Festivities will take place at Champlain Valley Fairgrounds on the midway lawn.

When: Monday, July 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Champlain Valley Fairgrounds and Exposition Center; 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction.

Hinesburg

A book sale is among the pre-fireworks celebrations in Hinesburg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and an ice cream social follows at 1 p.m. The town's parade will begin at 10 a.m. and the fireworks begin at dusk behind the Hinesburg Community School.

When: Monday, July 4

Where: Hinesburg Community School

Milton

Milton's celebration includes food trucks mini golf and live music, followed by a fireworks display at dusk.

When: Monday, July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Bombardier Park West; 20 Park Place, Milton.

Williston

The town will be celebrating Independence Day with a parade, live music and more before the evening fireworks. The day's festivities begin at 9 a.m., and fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m.

When: Monday, July 4.

Where: Village Community Park; 250 Library Lane, Williston.

For more information, visit willistonvt.myrec.com.