Crime & Safety
Traffic Advisory Issued For Darien's 2018 Fireworks Celebration
The town's 4th of July fireworks event is scheduled for Saturday, July 7, at Darien High School (rain date July 8).
DARIEN, CT — The following traffic advisory has been issued by the Darien Police Department for Saturday's 4th of July fireworks celebration, which will be held at Darien High School (rain date is July 8):
The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for the town’s fireworks display on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Darien High School (DHS).
To park on DHS campus grounds, a parking pass is required. Passes must be visible on the vehicle’s dashboard and they can be obtained from Monday, June 25th through Friday, July 6th-ONLY in the First Selectman's Office (room 202). Parking passes will not be sold at the event.
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All foot traffic and off-campus parking is free.
All PAID parking traffic will enter DHS campus from Noroton Avenue.
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The main entrance will open at 6:30 P.M.
A handicap permit is required to park in the limited handicap parking spaces available.
Guests are urged to allow sufficient time to walk to the display areas to alleviate anticipated traffic problems.
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.
Parking lots are 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.
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