Crime & Safety

Road Closures for Riverwalk Fireworks, July 3

Check the traffic changes and parking options for the day.

The annual concert and fireworks at the Riverwalk will take place on Thursday, July 3 (rain date Saturday, July 5).

The Shelton Police Department report the following road closures:

  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Canal Street from Wharf Street to Hill Street will be closed for fireworks placement.

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  • 5:30 pm:  Canal Street from Hill Street to Cornell Street closed for vendor setup.

  • 7:30 pm:  Howe Avenue – from Wharf Street to Center Street closed to end of event.  

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    There will be handicap parking available in the Municipal Parking Lot on Cornell Street.  

    Public Parking will be at:

    • Municipal Parking Lot at Bridge Street by Post Office.

    • Municipal Parking Lot at Bridge Street by West Canal.

  • Municipal Parking Lot on Center Street across from Porky’s Café.

  • Municipal Parking Lot on Howe Avenue next to Donut Stop.


  • Any questions related to detours, road closures, or parking can be relayed to the Traffic Division at (203) 924-1544 ext. 4337.

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