Traffic And Parking Advisory Issued For Darien Fireworks

DARIEN, CT — A traffic and parking advisory has been issued for the Darien fireworks show, which is scheduled to take place at Darien High School July 15 with a rain date of July 16.

• The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for the fireworks display at 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 Noroton Ave, High School Lane and Nutmeg Lane.
• Vehicles will not be allowed to enter the DHS grounds until 6:30 p.m., only via Noroton Avenue.
• A handicap permit is required to park in the limited handicap parking spaces available.

No parking will be allowed on Noroton Avenue. Parking is permitted on:

• Holly Lane: Public portion only, south side only, facing Middlesex Road.
• Libby Lane: West side only, facing Middlesex Road.
• Parking lots at Middlesex Middle School, McGuane Field
• No alcoholic beverages are allowed on school property. All bags, backpacks and coolers are subject to inspection.
• An emergency services command post will be located in the parking lot near the football field entrance. The command post will serve as a "lost and found" location during the event.
• Parents are reminded that they will not be allowed onto DHS campus grounds to pick up their children until after the roads are clear.