A Look At Westport's Biggest Party As The July 4th Holiday Winds Down
July 4th is a very special time in the town of Westport. Not everyone in town was at Compo Beach on Wednesday, but it almost seemed that way as thousands began to arrive as early as 6:00AM (or earlier, perhaps) to stake out their turf with a careful arrangement of lawn and beach chairs and some fairly large sized tables where their carefully curated foods and beverages would be set.
Compo Beach looking east alongside Soundview Dr. was filled with celebrants and many strolled Soundview visiting with friend and neighbors as they awaited the big moment when the first shell s would be fired (see below Fireworks Spectacular)
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The party at Bob's Beach Shack on Soundview was in full swing where friends gathered to enjoy the day. Nearby, a newbie was introduced to the essential sport of beer pong. Compo lifeguards strolled along after their shift, and new Chief of the Westport Police Department David Farrell worked his first shift as Chief, along with Deputy Chief Ryan Paulsson.
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here were a few empty chairs here and there, waiting for the rest of the groups of friends to gather.
For the last few years this group of friends grabs this prime spot on South Beach and decorates their tent with the Stars & Stripes.
Pictured here are: Lauren LoFrisco, Andrew Montgomery, Bethany Kapadia, Amanda Montgomery, Anne Izzi, Carl Weiss, Richard Bernard, Eric Wuchiski, Ketan Kapadia, Kevin Paradis, Lisa Pinney-Keusch, Andy Levi, Cheryl Driscol, Anyhony LoFrisco.
The mood throughout the day was one of excitement and joy as folks took selfies, recorded their kids having a blast. These four friends took up residence on the landmark Compo Beach cannons where they were happy to spend a bit of their day together. Others raised a glass to toast the day while others enjoyed a bit of sports with the Melissa & Dog barge in the harbor, surrounded by pleasure craft where more party goers found their happy place.
As the sun set the lighted toys and sparklers created a glow up and down the beach as the start of the show drew near.
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With all the wonderful foods from one end of Compo Beach to another, the lines at Hook'D on the Sound were short. At right, Dan Woog captured an image for 06880 of former first selectmanJim Marpe, Jen Tooker, Charlie Haberstroh and RTM member Jimmy Izzo.
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The barge is ready to go and is surrounded by boaters waiting for the show to begin.