Seasonal & Holidays

Fairfield’s 2017 4th Of July Fireworks Schedule Details

Parking information, entertainment schedule, potential rain date and more details on Fairfield's annual Independence Day celebration.

FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield will celebrate its annual Independence Day Fireworks show on Sunday, July 2. A rain date of July 3 is scheduled, if necessary. The celebration will include an explosive Grucci Firework show.

Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 p.m., from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches. (To sign up for Fairfield breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Entertainment planned for the evening includes Sand Jam DJ, Marvin Parsons performing from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Jennings Beach. Entertainment from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Penfield Beach — Silver Steel Band, Caribbean.

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Limited Parking: Beach Parking lots can be accessed either with a Season Beach Pass or by purchasing a Daily Pass for $50 per vehicle (cash only). Daily Passes will be limited to the first 350 vehicles at Jennings Beach and 50 vehicles at Penfield Beach. A Daily Parking Fee will also be charged to park at the Ash Creek Open Space Parking Lot the day of the fireworks.

Lots will fill. Plan on getting there early so as not to be disappointed.

Restrictions: Please remember that Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted on Town beaches, and you will not be permitted to bring your own grill.

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, please call 203-256-3144.

File photo by Rich Scinto

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