Hamden Fireworks 2016: Your Complete Guide

Hamden, CT — With inclement in the forecast, the Hamden Volunteer Firefighters 23rd Annual Town of Hamden Independence Day Fireworks Display is being postponed until Saturday, July 2, town officials announced on Friday morning.

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“Public safety concerns must take precedence,” officials said in a press release on the town’s Facebook page. “Event preparations require significant notice to postpone, so the Volunteer Firefighters Committee must rely upon the best forecasting info available at this time. The Volunteer Firefighter’s Committee and the Co-Sponsors, the Town of Hamden and the Hamden Arts Commission, feel this decision is in the best interest of public safety. We apologize for this disappointment and any inconvenience caused.”

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Read more from the press release below:

We hope to see you Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 at Hamden Town Center Park, opening festivities commence at 6:00 pm & Hamden Symphony Orchestra performance begins at 7:15 pm. Tri-State DJ Co.’s DJ-Bry will once again provide lots of interactive musical entertainment to complement the evening's live musical program. His stirring, patriotic musical selections will again accompany the fireworks display, which begin at 9:20pm, which promises to be the best yet.

Any questions on the postponement may be directed to the Town of Hamden, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department at (203)287-2546 or the Town of Hamden Mayor’s Office at (203)287-7100

File photo by Rich Scinto