DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the town's annual fireworks display, which is scheduled for Friday, July 10, at Darien High School. The rain date is July 11.
The event will feature face painting, courtyard games, food trucks, a performance by the Darien Community Band and a synchronized fireworks display. Food vendors are scheduled to include Supreme Poutine, Antonio's Pizza, Mister Softee, Fryborg and Kona Ice.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinners. Face painting by Alicia and novelty glow items from Parade of Novelties will also be available.
Vehicle access to the event will be available only through the Noroton Avenue entrance. Gates to this entrance only will open at 6:30 p.m. and close promptly at 9 p.m. Fireworks are expected to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Here is the advisory from police:
The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for the Town’s fireworks display on Friday July 10, 2026 at Darien High School (DHS).
A parking pass is required to park on DHS campus grounds. Parking passes will not be sold at the event.
All paid parking traffic will enter DHS campus from Noroton Avenue. Parking passes must be visible on the vehicle dashboard
All foot traffic and off-campus parking is free.
Guests are urged to allow sufficient time to walk to the display areas to alleviate anticipated traffic problems. Walking access is permitted onto campus from all roads that lead to DHS.
The only entrance for vehicles will be Noroton Avenue and will open at 6:30 P.M.
Ride-share services for drop off and pick up will be at Noroton Avenue at Holly Lane. Ride-share vehicles will not be permitted beyond this point
A handicap permit is required to park in the limited handicap parking spaces available.
Due to the large number of vehicles expected, parking regulations and designated tow-away zones will be strictly enforced.
Vehicles in hazardous locations, impeding traffic flow, or are blocking driveways will be towed. When parking capacity has been reached, Noroton Avenue extension will be closed to vehicular traffic.
No parking will be allowed on Noroton Avenue. Parking is permitted on the south side of the public portion of Holly Lane and the west side of Libby Lane.
Free parking is available at Middlesex Middle School and McGuane Field.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed on school property. As a safety precaution, all bags, backpacks and coolers will be subject to inspection.
Parents are reminded that they will not be allowed onto DHS campus grounds to pick up their children until after the roads are clear.
For the safety of all spectators, light colored clothing should be worn and if possible, spectators should carry a flashlight or a chemical light.
An emergency services command post will be located in the parking lot near the football field entrance. This command post will serve as a "lost and found" location during the event.