New Canaan Announces Family Fourth Fireworks Celebration 2023 Details

NEW CANAAN, CT — The 42nd annual Family Fourth of July Celebration will be held July 1 at Waveny Park, featuring fireworks, live music and more.

According to a news release provided by the town, gates will open at 5 p.m. on July 1. Rain dates have been set for July 2 or July 8.

Activities will include family picnicking, several gourmet food trucks, kids inflatable bounce houses and live music, including Mind the Gap from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and the Town Band from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. A spectacular fireworks display is scheduled to start soon thereafter.

No dogs, drones, grills, candles, personal fireworks or sparklers are allowed during the event, town officials said.

All vehicles must enter through the South Avenue entrance to Waveny Park. Lapham Road will be closed to all traffic.

Entrance passes must be displayed on the driver's side dashboard and visible through the window. Pedestrian walkers with passes should only enter the park from the high school parking area.

Entrance passes are required for all attendees by car or walk-ins and can be purchased for $35 per car or family. The event is for New Canaan residents only and non-resident passes will not be sold this year, according to town officials.

More information is available here.