Break out the red-white-and-blue cake, and get ready for some fireworks! Here are some of the best ways to locally celebrate during Independence Day weekend (Saturday, July 2-Monday, July 4, 2011).

What: Sundown Fireworks at Tod’s Point in Old Greenwich

When: July 2, 6 p.m. (Rain date July 3). 

Where: Greenwich Point Park, Tods Driftway & Shore Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Details: Bring your blanket and family and head, by land or by boat to Greenwich Point for the best views of the fireworks above the Long Island Sound. On July 2, a limited area of the Point will be restricted from public use on the day of the fireworks. Note: Pets are not allowed. For more information, call 203-618-4649

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What: Music and fireworks at Binney Park

When: July 2, 6 p.m. (Rain Date July 3) 

Where: Binney Park, Sound View Drive & Arch Street, Old Greenwich, CT, 06830 

Details: For a little music to go with your sundown fireworks, head to Binney Park. The Sound Beach Community Band will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the Showmobile in the area of Binney Park near the flag pole near Sound Beach Avenue.

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What: Independence Day Eve at Caramoor: Pops, Patriots & Fireworks

When: July 3, 8 p.m. 

Where: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY 10536

Details: Head north to Katonah to celebrate Independence Day with symphonic music and fireworks.  The featured performer is violinist Charles Yang, who will perform Henri Vieuxtemp's "Yankee Doodle" Variations. Ticket holders will be treated to a post-performance fireworks show. Tickets run $30-70; children ages 16 and under pay half price. For more information, call 914-232-1252. 

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What: Independence Day Fireworks Cruise

When: July 4, 5 p.m. 

Where: Star of Palm Beach, 40 Piers St., Yonkers, NY 

Details: Hop aboard a cruise ship and enjoy three hours of an open bar and full buffet, along with dancing music. At sunset, watch the fireworks explode from the comfort of the boat. Tickets are $75 and up. For more information, call 646-397-7660. 

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What: Turn of the Century Fest and Pet Parade

When: July 4, 2:30-4:30 p.m. 

Where: Litchfield Green, Litchfield History Museum, 7 South St., Litchfield, CT, 06759

Details: Bring your family and your pet to Litchfield for a furry friends parade, followed by an afternoon of games, including tug-of-war contests and sack races. For more information, call 860-567-4501.

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What: Bridgeport Bluefish Fourth of July Fundraiser

When: July 2, 7:05 p.m. 

Where: The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Details: Celebrate America’s favorite past time (baseball), while helping fight cancer. For every ticket sold after the first 50 seats, Bridgeport Bluefish will donate $3 per seat to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. For more information, call 203-345-2300.