New Canaan 4th of July Fireworks

New Canaan’s annual 4th of July Fireworks celebration is set for Saturday July 4 in Waveny Park. Traditionally the largest single gathering of the New Canaan community each year, this year’s event is celebrating our country’s 250th year of independence and offers fun for the entire family – gourmet food trucks, picnicking, children’s games, gathering with friends, and a fireworks display that will be recognized as second-to-none. Gates open at 5 p.m. The local band “One Bad Oyster” will perform from approximately 5:30 to 7:00, and the Town Band will play classic, patriotic holiday music from 7:30 to 9:15. The Rain Dates are Sunday July 5 or Saturday July 11. In the event of inclement weather, event updates will be available at newcanaan.info, see Field Notifications on the homepage. ENTRANCE PASS SALESThe Town’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration is funded by the sale of entrance passes and donations. Passes are required for residents and their guests – one pass per car, one pass per family walking in. The cost is $40 per pass. Non-resident passes are not being sold. For information, to purchase your pass or to donate: Please go to newcanaan.info, see the Community Tab and click New Canaan 4th of July Fireworks. Or follow this link: https://www.newcanaan.info/community/new_canaan_4th_of_july_fireworks!/index.php Passes may be purchased online from May 1 through July 2. To have the pass mailed to your home, you must purchase the pass online by June 19. Passes purchased online from June 20 through July 2 must be picked up at the Parks and Recreation Department. You may also purchase a pass in-person at the Parks & Recreation Department in Waveny House, Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through July 2; at Walter Stewart’s Market on Elm Street June 1 through July 2; at Steve Benko Pool Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Also, a pop-up location for purchasing passes downtown will be open Saturday June 27th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the day of the event, Saturday July 4th, passes will be on sale for $50 at Steve Benko Pool from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. PARKING & GATE CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONCars may enter Waveny Park through the South Avenue gate only and must have an entrance pass displayed. Pedestrians with an entry pass are invited to enter the park from the High School parking area. Parking is not permitted on roads adjacent to the park. This year residents can sign up on the New Canaan's Alerts system to receive immediate notification when Waveny Park parking has reached capacity and the park’s entrance is closing. Residents signing up for New Canaan Public Safety notifications will be able to seek alternative parking locations in a more-timely manner, reducing traffic snarls and stress. Use the link https://www.newcanaan.info/online_services/emergency_call_out_system/index.php and sign up for Public Safety notifications. Also, the 2026 Entrance Pass will have a QR code that connects directly to New Canaan's Alerts system sign-up.  SENSORY ZONE NEW THIS YEARThe New Canaan Fireworks Committee is offering a Sensory Zone for those who prefer to see the fireworks in a quieter setting. This space offers reduced crowds and noise for a more comfortable experience. This Sensory  Zone will be set up at the New Canaan High School soccer fields by Farm Road. You will still need an Entrance Pass to attend. The Sensory Zone is supported in partnership with Inclusive Together. PARK RULES & RAINOUTSProhibited from the park during the New Canaan 4th of July Fireworks event: dogs, personal drones, grills, candles and personal fireworks of any kind, including sparklers. Entrance Passes are not refundable in case the event is canceled. If the 2026 event is canceled due to weather, the 2026 passes will be valid for 2027.