Last Minute Ideas for Celebrating 4th of July! | Stamford Moms

Get in the spirit & have a BBQ!
Call some friends, head to LaRocca’s Country Market (open 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) for some great burgers or Trader Joe’s (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) for some awesome apps. Get out the décor or head to Party City (open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and have everyone over for an impromptu celebration!

Want to head out? 
The Darien VFW Post 6933 is hosting the 14th annual Darien Push-n-Pull Parade!
Decorate your favorite wagon or children’s car in red, white & blue!
Meet at the Goodwives Shopping Center around 9:30 a.m., the parade kicks off around 10:30 a.m. The parade ends at Tilley Pond, with food trucks and entertainment.

Waited until the last minute to decide what to bring to your friend’s BBQ?
Here are a few ideas!
1. Watermelon, blueberry and feta salad
2. Grilled hot dogs and pineapple salsa
3. Veggie kabobs
4. Parmesan garlic grilled corn
5. Bacon cheeseburger dip

Head to the beach OR the pool!

Cove Island Park
363 Weed Avenue
Cummings Park
Shippan Avenue
(203) 977-4140
West Beach
Shippan Avenue
(203) 977-4606
Quigley Beach
Cove Road & Weed Avenue

Dorothy Heroy Pool
51 Riding Stable Trail

Party City still has some awesome pool floats!

Extra special fun.
If there is ever a time for sparklers and glow necklaces, it is now!! There are plenty of stands set up across Stamford where you can purchase sparklers. Just remember, safety is key!

Baby you’re a firework!
Several towns do have fireworks on the 4th!
New Canaan Family Fourth of July Celebration
Waveny 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. 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 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 Cruiseto 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

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