July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Westport

WESTPORT, CT — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in Westport for 2023.

We gathered information on the fireworks show in and around Westport, so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Westport:

July 4 Festivities

Westport Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

Thursday, June 29; rain date, Friday, June 30

From the town: "Fireworks take place at Compo Beach. This is a ticketed event and tickets can be purchased at the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road and at the Parks and Recreation Office, 260 Compo Road South. $50 per vehicle cash or check only."

Traffic and parking information from the Westport Police Department:

The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Thursday June 29, 2023, with a rain date of Friday June 30, 2023. This is the largest annual Westport event featuring heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens Farms Road between Compo Road South and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended that spectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. Daytime Compo Beach visitors are reminded that the beach closes at 4:00 PM. Only those vehicles
with fireworks passes hanging on their rearview mirrors will be allowed to remain within the beach. All others will be ticketed or towed. The beach should reopen to ticket holders by 5:00 PM, however this determination will be made by Westport Parks and Recreation staff.

Pedestrians attending the fireworks are reminded not to walk on the roads and to use sidewalks when going to and from Compo Beach. It is recommended that pedestrians wear bright clothing and parents please always keep an eye on small children!

For ticket holders:
- Access to the PAL Fireworks display will be through South Compo Road only. Hillspoint Road south of Greens Farms Road will be open to residents with residences south of that intersection.
- Firework attendees should display the ticket prominently on the rearview mirror so it can be seen clearly when traveling to the event.
- All ticket holders must be inside Compo Beach by 9:00 PM. No vehicular beach traffic will be allowed south of the Minuteman statue after that time.

For those who do not have tickets:
- Vehicles without a ticket will not be able to go any further towards Compo Beach than the Minuteman statue.
- Those utilizing Uber, Lyft, or Taxi services will be directed straight past the Minuteman Statue on Compo Road South. There, visitors can walk from the area of Compo Road South and Soundview Drive to the beach.

NOTE: If you choose to use this method of transportation return service will not be available until after 11pm due to one way traffic exiting the beach area.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR POST-FIREWORKS TRAFFIC
Just prior to the conclusion of the fireworks display two-way traffic will be suspended on Compo Beach Road and South Compo Road to the intersection of Greens Farms Road. There will be two lanes of northbound traffic on these streets until the beach is cleared. Residents of this area will encounter delays in getting to their homes for approximately one hour or until traffic has cleared from the Compo Beach area and should plan accordingly. Residents who are planning on picking up family members in the beach area should also plan for delays. Motorists are reminded there will be a significant amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the Compo Beach area prior to and after the event and are asked to please exercise extreme caution while traveling through this area.

>>For information about 2023 July 4 Fireworks displays throughout Connecticut, click here.