Greenwich Announces Plans For Fourth of July Fireworks

Update, July 2: The July 3 show at Greenwich Point has been canceled due to weather. The July 5 show will go on as planned.

GREENWICH, CT — After the Fourth of July fireworks displays were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shows will go on this time around as the Town of Greenwich has officially announced plans for next month.

Because of the pandemic, this year's shows will be different than in years past. Instead of two shows in different locations on the same night, there will be two shows at Greenwich Point on separate days to allow for crowd control and capacity monitoring.

The first show will take place on Saturday, July 3, and the second on Monday, July 5 at Greenwich Point Park. Both will begin at approximately 9:10 p.m.

According to a news release, the fireworks will be provided by Atlas Fireworks of New Hampshire, and will be shot by the Speringo family of Connecticut.

"Many towns have cancelled their Fourth of July fireworks. We thought it was very important for Greenwich to celebrate as we have in past years, albeit in a different format," First Selectman Fred Camillo said in a news release. "Having the fireworks shows are great indicators we are returning some pre-pandemic normalcy to our lives."

Greenwich Point will close to vehicle entry at 8 p.m. or once parking has reached its capacity, whichever comes first, on the day of each show. No vehicles will be allowed in after, including for pickup and drop-off. Normal rules for entry to Greenwich Point will be in effect. Prior to 5 p.m., entry to the park will require an active Park Pass for each resident and a single entry ticket for each guest. Non-residents will need to purchase single entry tickets and parking passes.

After 5 p.m., residents will need either a Park Pass or a parking pass to enter. Single entry tickets and parking passes are sold at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center at 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich, starting at 9:30 a.m. until sold out (or 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday.

Residents also may purchase single entry tickets online. Walk-ins and bicycles also will be allowed entry. However, the community is reminded to follow all posted parking signage. Parking enforcement will be patrolling the surrounding area and rules will be strictly enforced.

According to the news release, those who arrive early can take advantage of pre-show entertainment on both nights. The north and south concessions will be open for service each night, except during the fireworks shows.

Those who can attend by boat are encouraged to do so. Greenwich Police will have multiple patrols on the water, accompanied by staff from Greenwich Emergency Medical Services.

"If you store your boat at Greenwich Point, the Department encourages you to access your boat early, in case the park reaches capacity limits and closes to vehicles," the Town said in a news release.

Greenwich Point will close immediately after each fireworks display, and residents are advised to anticipate traffic delays and cooperate with police in order to allow for a quick and orderly exit. Gatherings, picnics and groups within the park should be prepared to pack up quickly and leave.

Should there be rain on July 3 and the show is canceled, the Town will shoot fireworks from both shows on Monday, July 5. There are no additional rain dates at this time.