Westport's 2016 4th of July Fireworks Tonight, June 30

WESTPORT, CT - The town's annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, presented by the Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and Westport Parks and Recreation Department, is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, at Compo Beach in Westport.

Tickets for the event were still available as of 2:30 p.m. today, according to PAL President Edward J. Batlin.

The event is once again sponsored by Melissa and Doug, LLC, and the Westport PAL thanks Melissa and Doug Bernstein for their continued support of the PAL and this year’s sponsorship.

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Ticket sales began on June 1, and they can be purchased at the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road, and at the Westport Parks and Recreation office, 260 Compo Road South.

Tickets sales are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Firework tickets are $35.00 per car and once tickets are sold out shuttle passes will be available.

Westport police issued the following traffic advisory for the event:

The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Thursday June 30, 2016 with a rain date of Friday July 1, 2016. This is a well-attended event that features heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens Farms Road between South Compo Road and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended that spectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. 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 keep an eye on small children at all times!

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 dashboard so that it can be seen clearly when traveling to the event.

For those who do not have tickets:

Vehicles without a ticket will not be able to go further than the Minuteman statue. Shuttle buses will run from Longshore Park by the marina to Compo Beach.

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 that 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 be very cautious when driving these roads.

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