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Fireworks no copyright 6-29-16

Update: FIREWORKS POSTPONED TO SUNDAY NIGHT; Ticket Sales, Rules & Regs

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Update: Saturday

Darien’s fireworks display won’t happen until Sunday night in order to avoid possible rain on Saturday, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson has announced:
Due to expected thunderstorm activity Saturday evening, the Darien fireworks and associated activities are postponed until Sunday evening, July 2. The Darien High School campus will open at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Parking passes will be accepted but no refunds will be given for the reschedule. There will be food trucks, as in previous years, “but folks may also bring picnic dinners,” Stevenson said. Update: 1:27 p.m., Friday:

If the weather threatens Darien’s fireworks for Saturday night, an announcement will come early Saturday morning, and the event would be postponed until Sunday, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson just announced.

Holidays
Fireworks Maritime Aquarium cruises 06-27-17

Enjoy Fireworks from the Maritime Aquarium’s Boat on Long Island Sound

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Enjoy a unique water view of municipal holiday displays, and avoid the crowds and traffic, by coming aboard one of the fireworks cruises offered by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The Aquarium is offering cruises to two fireworks displays aboard its R/V Spirit of the Sound, the country’s first research vessel with quiet “green” hybrid-electric propulsion. The 64-foot catamaran has two deck levels for optimum viewing enjoyment. __________

— an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

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“Seeing the fireworks reflecting on the water doubles the fun,” said Dave Sigworth, the aquarium’s spokesman. “Plus, there’s less stress with the whole experience.