Milford Fireworks, Summer Celebration Details Announced

MILFORD, CT — Milford will hold its start of summer celebration on June 25 (rain date July 9), at Lisman’s Landing, complete with fireworks food trucks and live bands.

The fireworks show started about eight years ago when the city celebrated its 375th anniversary, said Dan Worrell, chairman of the city Park, Beach and Recreation Commission. The event was a hit with residents and the city decided to make it an annual event.

A fundraiser is scheduled for Monday, May 9 at Tribus Beer Co. There is a $10 admission fee and all money raised will go towards the summer celebration event. The Rum Runners band will play.

The majority of the costs are covered by donations from business and individuals. The biggest sponsors are the Devon Rotary, Milford Bank, ShopRite and Flipside restaurant.

Donations are still being accepted and can be sent by mail to the Milford Economic Development Office, 70 West River St. Attn: Dan Worrell, Milford, CT 06460. People with donation questions can also contact Worrell via email.

Summer celebration event details

The event starts around 4 p.m. and two live bands will play until midnight. The fireworks show will start around 9:15 p.m.

Food trucks will be at the event and downtown restaurants will also be open.

Parking in the area will be very limited, but the city will have free shuttle service to and from the senior center, Wasson field and Harborside Middle School. Shuttle service will start around 4 p.m. and end at 11:30 p.m.