Greenwich Fireworks Date Changed Due To Weather

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich First Selectman Peter J. Tesei and Parks & Recreation Director Joe Siciliano announced Friday afternoon the date of the town's annual fireworks displays to be held at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park has been changed. Previously scheduled for Saturday, the shows are now scheduled for Sunday.

According to statement from the town, the date was changed "out of an abundance of caution" due to the National Weather Service forecast for severe thunderstorms Saturday evening.

"It is with an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of the thousands of Greenwich residents who attend each fireworks show that we have made the decision to postpone the shows until Sunday," Siciliano said in a statement. "The decision was made during a meeting of my staff with emergency service departments including the Greenwich Police and Greenwich Fire departments, and in consultation with Emergency Management Director Dan Warzoha."

The fireworks shows will now be held Sunday at approximately 9:10 p.m. in Binney Park and at approximately 9:35 p.m. at Greenwich Point Park.

For information about both fireworks displays, please view Patch's 2019 Greenwich Fireworks Guide.

Town officials also remind residents that pets are not permitted at Greenwich Point Park and should not be brought to Binney Park. All spectators are strongly urged to bring a working flashlight.

The shows will be rescheduled once again in the event of rain on Sunday, officials said. Residents can call the fireworks hotline at 203-861-6100 for the latest updates.