Tomorrow’s Fireworks Will Draw Thousands And Heavy Traffic

Scenes from last years Fireworks by J.C. Martin for WestportLocalPress.

Westport Police Department issued it’s yearly advisory to alert everyone for what to expect, what to know and what to do.

WPD Press Release 7.1.24:

The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Tuesday July 2, 2024, with a rain date of Wednesday July 3, 2024. 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 only those 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.

Handicap parking is available between the cannons and the pavilion. Handicap spaces are limited and will be provided on a first come first served basis.

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.

Enjoy this wonderful event!