Thursday, July 3, 2008
Cummings Park
Festivities: 6:00pm
Fireworks: 9:15pm

Rain date of Saturday, July 5, 2008.

There will be festivities prior to the fireworks, along with a DJ playing music starting at 6 p.m. until the display begins. Information on the scheduling of the fireworks may be obtained by calling 977-6600, ext. 1663. Best viewing of the display will be from Cummings Beach and West Beach.

The fireworks, presented by Bay Fireworks, are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. with music and festivities beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Cummings Park.

Please note that Cummings Park will be closed to vehicular traffic at 7:00 p.m. and no vessels may be launched from the West Beach Boat Ramp after 6:30 p.m.

The Stamford Police Department has issued a traffic advisory noting impending traffic interruptions and changes during the event. All citizens, especially those residing in the Shippan area, should be aware that the following applies:

RESIDENTS ONLY (with ID) will be allowed onto Shippan Avenue south of the Magee Avenue/Harbor Drive/Shippan Avenue intersection after 8:00PM.

After 9 p.m. NO VEHICLES at all will be allowed onto Shippan Avenue south of this intersection.

Shippan Avenue will be One Way Northbound between Magee Avenue and Elm Street.

Any questions concerning traffic control may be directed to the District Commander, Lt. Timothy Shaw, at 977-4850. Mayor Malloy wishes all citizens of Stamford a safe and happy celebration of the Fourth of July, 2008.

Other Surrounding Towns

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