Just because 4th of July fireworks have been canceled in Stamford, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the annual tradition altogether! There are plenty of displays scheduled throughout Fairfield County during 4th of July week. The Maritime Aquarium even has a fireworks cruise on July 3 & 4 for the whole family! Check out the schedule below!
July 1
Bridgeport
Barnumpalooza Fireworks
Seaside Park at 9:15 p.m.
FREE admission
No rain date
Barnumpalooza is a full day of fun and celebration of the city of Bridgeport and surrounding communities. There will be food trucks, live music, and plenty of carnival rides for kids from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
July 2
Fairfield
Independence Day Fireworks Show
Penfield or Jennings Beach at 9:15 p.m
Rain Date on July 3
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 – 8:45 p.m. at Jennings Beach – Sand Jam DJ, Marvin Parsons
Entertainment from 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. at Penfield Beach – To be announced
*Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted on Town beaches, and you will not be permitted to bring your own grill.*
July 3
Norwalk
Fireworks & Entertainment
Calf Pasture Beach at Dusk
Rain Date is July 5
5:30 PM Kids show “The Amazing Andy Show”
6:00 PM Dance to the Music with DJ Nuzzo
8:00 PM Norwalk Recreation and Parks Proud to Present “BonJourney”
Maritime Aquarium Fireworks Cruise to see Norwalk Fireworks!
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Stratford
Stratford Fireworks
Short Beach Park at 7:00 p.m.
Rain date is July 6
July 4
New Canaan
New Canaan Family Fourth of July Celebration
Waving Park at Dusk
Event passes are necessary to enter the park both by car or walking and may be purchased at the Recreation Department Office, Town Hall, and by New Canaan residents online at www.newcanaan.info. The 2018 pass fee is expected to be $35 for residents.
Rain Date is July 5
Family picnicking, live music, children’s games area and food court.
Rowayton
Rowayton Civic Association Fireworks
Bayley Beach at 9:15 p.m.
Vehicles with a Bayley Beach sticker will be admitted, a $40 Special Event Parking Fee will be charged to non-residents.
No rain date
Summer Music Festival before the fireworks show.
Maritime Aquarium Fireworks Cruise to see the Rowayton Fireworks!
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Soundwaters Public Schooner Cruise to see the Rowayton Fireworks!
Bring your dinner and your favorite beverage.
Wilton
July 4th Celebration
Wilton High School at 9:30 p.m.
Rain date is July 5
July 7
Darien
Darien Fireworks
Darien High School at Dusk
No rain date
Greenwich
2018 Fireworks Display
Greenwich Point and Binney Park at Dusk
Rain Date is July 8
SoundWaters Public Schooner Cruise to see the Greenwich Fireworks
Bring your dinner and your favorite beverage.