Seasonal & Holidays

West Haven 2016 Fireworks: Schedule of Events

The latest forecast, entertainment information and more on the 2016 Independence Day fireworks celebration.

West Haven, CT — At long last, the West Haven fireworks show is tonight (July 5).

Last Friday's inclement weather put the rain date into effect and, despite a rainy start to the morning, everything looks good for tonight's show.

An estimated 100,000 people are expected to flock to the city’s 3 ½-mile shoreline to watch the Savin Rock Fireworks Committee launch the region’s largest Independence Day fireworks show off Bradley Point.

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The fireworks will be launched at 9 p.m., when the latest forecast from Weather.com says it will be 78 degrees with zero chance of rain.

Prior to the fireworks extravaganza, Top 40 music will be performed by Jim Crutchfield and The Navels at the Savin Rock bandstand from 5 to 9 p.m.

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File photo by Rich Scinto


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