Marconi: Ridgefield 4th Of July Fireworks Are Back On

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The town's annual 4th of July Fireworks celebration is a "go."

First Selectman Rudy Marconi said he made the decision in light of the removal of virtually every coronavirus restriction by the state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The fireworks are now scheduled for Monday, July 5 with a rain date of July 6, at the Tiger Hollow Field at Ridgefield High School.

"This is great news and a well-deserved reward for all the hard work our community has done in getting vaccinated and contributing to the lifting of COVID restrictions," Marconi said in a news release late Friday afternoon.

The first selectman urged residents to still keep their vigilance, and "make sure we comply with all state mandates and recommendations and we continue to encourage those who have not yet been vaccinated to do so."

Marconi said that while excited for the return of the fireworks, he was disappointed that some traditions could not yet be restored due to the restrictions that were still in place during the planning periods.

"Our Memorial Day Parade takes several months of planning and unfortunately back in March there was no way to anticipate that our State would allow us to move forward," Marconi said.