4th of July is around the corner… and this year the Stamford firework show is back! But there are also a number of firework displays and activities in the surrounding areas to help you and your family celebrate. Check out the list of events that everyone will enjoy, below!
Friday, June 28
Bridgeport
Barnum’s Skyblast Fireworks
Seaside Park at 9 p.m.
FREE admission
Wednesday, July 3
Fairfield
Independence Day Fireworks Show
Penfield or Jennings Beach at 9:15 p.m
Rain Date on July 5, call (203) 256-3144
Beach Parking lots can be accessed either with a Season Beach Sticker or by purchasing a Daily Pass for $50.00 per vehicle (cash only). Daily Passes will be limited to the first 300 vehicles at Jennings Beach and 100 vehicles at Penfield Beach. A Daily Parking Fee will also be charged to park at the Ash Creek Open Space Parking Lot the day of the fireworks.
Entertainment from 6:00 – 9 p.m. at Jennings Beach –
Entertainment from 6:45 – 9 p.m. at Penfield Beach
*Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted on Town beaches, and you will not be permitted to bring your own grill.*
Norwalk
Fireworks & Entertainment
Calf Pasture Beach at 9 p.m.
Rain Date is July 5
Resident parking is FREE, non-resident parking is $40 per car.
Entertainment from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Maritime Aquarium Fireworks Cruise to see Norwalk Fireworks!
7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $75 per person. Advance reservations are strongly suggested.
Stratford
Stratford Fireworks
Short Beach Park at 9 p.m.
Rain date is July 5
Westport
Westport P.A.L Independence Day Fireworks Show
Compo Beach at 9 p.m.
Rain date is July 5
Tickets are REQUIRED and available now at the Westport Police Station, 50 Jessup Road or Westport Parks & Rec., 260 Compo Road South
Thursday, July 4
Darien
Darien Push-Pull Parade
Goodwives Shopping Center, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
New Canaan
New Canaan Family Fourth of July Celebration
Waveny Park following the live music.
Entrance passes are on sale for New Canaan residents at $35 per car at the Recreation Department office in Waveny House, Baskin-Robbins, the New Canaan Toy Store, Walter Stewart’s Market and Town Clerk’s Office all through July 3 and online through June 28. A limited number of non-resident passes at $65 per car are available at the Recreation Department Office through July 3.
Activities will include family picnicking, children’s games and several gourmet food trucks. Live music will include “Mind the Gap” from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. and the Town Band from 7 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Rowayton
Rowayton Civic Association Fireworks
Bayley Beach at 9 p.m.
Vehicles with a Bayley Beach sticker will be admitted, a $40 Special Event Parking Fee will be charged to non-residents.
Summer Music Festival before the fireworks show at 5 p.m.
Maritime Aquarium Fireworks Cruise to see the Rowayton Fireworks!
7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $75 per person. Advance reservations are strongly suggested.
Soundwaters Public Schooner Cruise to see the Rowayton Fireworks!
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
$75 per person. Bring your dinner and your favorite beverage!
Wilton
July 4th Celebration
Wilton High School at 9:30 p.m.
Patron parking passes available at the Wilton Parks & Recreation Department through July 3 for $35. Cars without passes will be charged $20 the day of the event.
Freedom Run 5K Road Race at 8:30 a.m., Democrats vs. Republicans Softball Game at noon, Live DJ & Food Trucks at 5 p.m., Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Ridgefield
Ridgefield’s Family 4th Fireworks Celebration
Ridgefield High School
Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Rain date is July 5
Parking passes required, $20 per car. Passes available at Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield Town Hall & Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, July 6
Darien
Darien Fireworks
Darien High School at Dusk
Rain Date is July 7
Parking passes will be available for purchase ONLINE until the end of the day on June 27 or IN PERSON at the Parks and Recreation office starting Monday June 24. Residents $30, non-residents $40.
Performances by the Community Band and the LEAF JUMPERS, with food trucks, face painting & more!
Sunday, July 7
Stamford (RESCHEDULED from Saturday, July 6)
Stamford Fireworks
Cummings Park at dusk
Food trucks and souvenirs will be on site and available for purchase!
Greenwich (RESCHEDULED from Saturday, July 6)
2019 Fireworks Display
Greenwich Point at 9:35 p.m.
Binney Park at 9:10 p.m.
Valid park passes for 2019 are required of residents all day and single entry pass and single entry parking passes are required of non-seasonal pass holders until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., non-seasonal pass holders will only need a single entry parking pass. Single entry passes and single entry parking passes for non-seasonal pass holders may be purchased at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center or Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets must be printed and presented at the gate. Greenwich Point will be closed once parking has reached its capacity or at 8:30 p.m., whichever comes first.