Fairfield Fireworks 2016: Your Complete Guide

Fairfield, CT — While several surrounding towns had to change their fireworks plans due to Friday’s inclement weather, Fairfield residents are set to enjoy a beautiful night for the town’s annual show.

Fairfield’s Independence Day fireworks display will take place tonight (Saturday July, 2) and the latest forecast calls for a near-perfect night.

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After a beautiful day of temperatures in the 80s, the skies will be clear with temps around 70 degrees and no chance of rain when the fireworks display is set to being, according to Weather.com.

Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 PM, from a barge off Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches.

There will be entertainment with Mark Berger & the Ride at Jennings Beach from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Read complete details on the day’s events below:

Parking Information (via the town website)

Limited Parking: Beach Parking lots can be accessed either with a Season Beach Pass or by purchasing a Daily Pass for $50.00 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.

Also see:

• Fairfield 4th of July Fireworks Traffic Information

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

Town officials also remind residents that alcoholic beverages are not permitted on town beaches and you will not be permitted to bring your own grill.

In the case of inclement weather, call 203-256-3144.

File photo by Rich Scinto