Wallingford’s 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

WALLINGFORD, 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 Wallingford so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4th in Wallingford:

July 4th Festivities

What: Fourth of July Fireworks Display

Where: The display is launched near the grounds of Sheehan High School, 142 Hope Hill Rd., Wallingford.

When: Saturday, July 6.

The annual fireworks display will be held near the grounds of the Mark T. Sheehan High School on Saturday, July 6. The display is scheduled to start at approximately 9 p.m. There is no rain date. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel the display will be made by 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Public parking will be available at Moran Middle School, Sheehan High School, Highland Elementary School, and in the paved parking lot of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Parking in fire lanes, on sidewalks, or on the grass is prohibited, according to police.

Police say there will be no parking along Hope Hill Road and some of the side streets where posted. Through traffic on Hope Hill Road will be prohibited when all available parking lots are full, or at 8:30 p.m., whichever comes first.

The fireworks will be visible from the grounds of any of the schools where public parking is available. Spectators should plan to arrive early; well in advance of dusk is strongly recommended.

“Given the size of the crowd and the close proximity of spectators, the use of any type of fireworks, including the use of sparklers, is prohibited on any Town property,” Lt. Anthony DeMaio wrote in a press release. “Please note that alcoholic beverages are also prohibited. In addition, the police department routinely receives complaints about the use of silly string and snappers by children in the crowd. Accordingly, we are requesting that parents supervise their children’s activities so that the fireworks display remains an enjoyable family event.

“At the conclusion of the event, there will be two northbound lanes of traffic on Hope Hill Road from the northern-most driveways of Sheehan High School and Moran Middle School to Rt. 68. There will be two southbound lanes on Hope Hill Road from the southern-most driveways of Sheehan High School and Moran Middle School to the intersection of Parker Farms Road. Officers will be on site directing traffic throughout the event.”

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