Darien 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

DARIEN, CT – July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Darien's so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4th in Darien (An advisory for the fireworks from the Darien Police Department is below):

July 4th Festivities
What: Darien Fireworks
Where: Darien High School
When: July 7 (postponed from July 6 due to expected inclement weather)

The annual "Push-n-Pull Parade" was held in downtown Darien on July 4.

Darien Police Department advisory for the July 6 fireworks:

The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for the Town’s fireworks display on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Darien High School (DHS). (Rain date July 7, 2019)

A parking pass is required to park on DHS campus grounds. Parking passes can be obtained from Monday, June 24th through Friday, July 5th at Town Hall Parks and Recreation Office (Room 110). Parking passes will not be sold at the event.

All paid parking traffic will enter DHS campus from Noroton Avenue. Parking passes must be visible on the vehicle dashboard

All foot traffic and off-campus parking is free.

Guests are urged to allow sufficient time to walk to the display areas to alleviate anticipated traffic problems. Walking access is permitted onto campus from all roads that lead to DHS.

The main entrance will open at 6:30 P.M.

A handicap permit is required to park in the limited handicap parking spaces available.

Due to the large number of vehicles expected, parking regulations and designated tow away zones will be strictly enforced. Vehicles in hazardous locations, impeding traffic flow, or are blocking driveways will be towed. When parking capacity has been reached, Noroton Avenue extension will be closed to vehicular traffic.

No parking will be allowed on Noroton Avenue. Parking is permitted on the south side of the public portion of Holly Lane and the west side of Libby Lane.

Parking lots are available at Middlesex Middle School and McGuane Field.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed on school property. As a safety precaution, all bags, backpacks and coolers will be subject to inspection.

Parents are reminded that they will not be allowed onto DHS campus grounds to pick up their children until after the roads are clear. For the safety of all spectators, light colored clothing should be worn and if possible, spectators should carry a flashlight or a chemical light.

An emergency services command post will be located in the parking lot near the football field entrance. This command post will serve as a “lost and found” location during the event.

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