Town officials say they’re “cautiously optimistic” that New Canaan’s popular fireworks gathering at Waveny will go on as planned, with festivities kicking off at 5 p.m. Friday, despite some rain expected (with the heaviest falling well ahead of the event).
If weather becomes a factor, officials will make a “go or no-go” call late Thursday and notify residents through a bulletin on the New Canaan municipal website as well as a message at the town call-in number, 203-594-3610, said Tom Stadler, administrative officer in the first selectman’s office.
Residents should not phone the police or fire department for information—an update will be available on the town site and call-in number as soon as a decision is reached.
If postponed, the rain date would be Saturday, July 5, Stadler said.
As of late Wednesday, the forecast for New Canaan called for showers on Independence Day, though most of it would have fallen prior to Waveny opening at 5 p.m. for the Family Fourth Celebration (fireworks to start around 9 p.m.) This year’s event will include our New Canaan Town Band, food, drinks, ice cream and entertainment for kids.
Residents planning their own fireworks celebrations should heed these safety tips from the New Canaan Fire Marshal.
Fireworks in neighboring Stamford, originally scheduled for Thursday, already have been postponed to Saturday due to expected thunderstorms, StamfordBuzz.com reports.