Groton Announces Road Closures For 4th Of July Parade

Information via Town of Groton

GROTON, CT — The Town of Groton will be holding their Annual 4th of July Parade on Monday, July 4th, 2022. To ensure the safety and security of parade participants and spectators, the Town of Groton Police Department announces a Traffic Alert and Road Closures occurring Monday, July 4th, 2022 between 9:50 AM and 1:00 PM, in the area of Fort Hill Road, Poquonnock Bridge (Route 1), Poquonnock Road and Long Hill Road sections of Groton.

The Parade starts at 10:00 AM from the area of the Fort Hill Road and Ring Drive section of Route 1, and proceeds west on Route 1, to the Groton Shopping Plaza off Long Hill Road at Drozdyk Dr.

Participating vehicles and floats will stage at Poquonnock Plains Park prior to the start of the Parade. Midway Oval residents can expect traffic congestion on and around Central Avenue, Vergennes Court, Newtown Road (Rt 117) and Depot Rd. We encourage residents to be aware of this and plan accordingly.

We want to wish everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July Holiday.