It was packed at Hammonasset state park in Madison for the fourth of July. Not much room left on the sand by midday - and that’s why Lopez left her home early this morning. “Early enough to ...

As Independence Day crowds enjoyed outdoor destinations across Connecticut, numerous state parks’ lots filled to capacity and had to be closed to new visitors.

Fourth of July fireworks explode over Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York, to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, 2019. (Photo by Thomas A. Ferrara/Newsday RM via Getty Images) ...

Spectators gather at Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens to watch to 2022 Macy's fireworks display on July 4, 2022 in New York City. Editor at Large Fireworks are equal parts lovely and ugly ...

(WFSB) - As Independence Day visitors flooded state parks, officials reported full parking lots on Friday. The latest updates from CT State Parks’ X account show that Hammonasset Beach State ...