Here is a partial list of firework celebration events in Fairfield County, Connecticut (USA) . . .
Two fireworks displays are planned, one at Greenwich Point and the other, at Binney Park, Old Greenwich. The Binney Park show should begin at about 9:10 PM and fireworks at Greenwich Point, at approximately 9:30 PM. The
Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department Band entertains at Binney Park and a disc jockey will provide music at Greenwich Point Park in the South Concession area. Cooking is allowed only in designated areas at Greenwich Point. For information on parking and more, go to:
www.greenwichct.org. The rain date is July 5th.
NorwalkNorwalk's fireworks display is at Calf Pasture Beach with live entertainment. At 6 PM, there is
The Amazing Andy Show; at 7 PM, a deejay and at Shady Beach,
Sugar on Top performs as does
Bill Genuario & Destiny. For non-residents, a parking fee of $20 per car will be charged. The rain date is July 5th. Calf Pasture Beach, Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk.
StamfordStamford's
FREE fireworks display takes place off of Cummings Beach. Police suggest arriving in the Shippan area before 8 PM, as access will be restricted to residents after that. There are food vendors on the beach and fireworks' start time is approximately 9:15 PM. The rain date is the 5th. Cummings Park, Shippan Avenue. Stamford.
StratfordStratford's fireworks take place at Short Beach Park at 9:30 PM. There is a rain date of July 5th. Short Beach Park, Dorne Drive, Stratford.
WestportThe fireworks display is hosted by Westport P.A.L. at Compo Beach at sundown. Tickets are $30 per car and must be purchased in advance. They are available at the Westport Parks and Recreation offices at Longshore Club Park during business hours, and also at Westport Police Headquarters, anytime. Compo Beach closes at 4 PM on July 3rd and reopens at 5 PM for fireworks ticket holders. The fireworks show begins at approximately 9:15 PM. Compo Beach, Compo Beach Road, Westport, Telephone: (203) 341-5090.
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
FairfieldThe Town of Fairfield's fireworks should launch around 9 PM from the waters off Jennings & Penfield beaches.
The Atwood Oldies Band entertains at Jennings Beach from 5-7 PM and
In Harmony, performs at Penfield Pavilion from 7-9 PM. The rain date is July 5th.
New CanaanNew Canaan's fireworks take place at Waveny Park which opens to the public at 5 PM. The display starts around 9 PM. Required parking passes must be purchased in advance and are $25 per family for residents, $60 for non-residents. They are available online at
www.newcanaan.info. The rain date is July 5th.
RidgefieldFireworks take place at Ridgefield High School, where the gates open at 6 PM. Bring folding chairs or blankets and a picnic supper. Admission is
FREE and the fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk. The rain date is July 5th. Ridgefield High School, 700 N Salem Road, Ridgefield.
RowaytonRowayton's fireworks are launched from a barge off of Bayley Beach, beginning at 9:15 PM. There is music starting at 6 PM. The rain date is July 5th. For parking information, directions and road closings, go to:
www.rowaytonct.com/fireworks.html.
WestonThe Town's celebration takes place at the Weston Middle School complex where gates open at 4: 30 PM. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 3-17. The full schedule is: 5 - 9 PM barbecue food is for sale. Entertainment includes: at 5 PM, the
American Concert Band; at 6:15 PM, the
Westport Community Band. Also at 6:15 PM, the
Magic Genie performs. From 7:30 PM until the fireworks at 9:20 PM, the
Straight Note Chasers Band takes the stage. They continue after the fireworks, til 11 PM. The rain date is July 5th. Parking is in School Rd. parking lots and St. Francis Church. Shuttle busses from St. Francis begin at 7 PM until after the fireworks. There is no entry from Lords Highway after 6:30 PM, only via School Road and Route 57. Weston Middle School, School Road, Weston.
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BristolLake Coumpounce
9:30 PM
Fireworks over The Lake start at 9:45pm on July 4th! Go early to enjoy the park and then get a good spot to enjoy the extraordinary display! For more info:
www.lakecompounce.comMiddleburyQuassy Amusement Park
