VVA-Town of East Haven Independence Day Fireworks to be Largest Ever ! Sat June 25th Rain Date: Mon June 27th -- Full Details
The Vietnam Veterans-Chapter 484 and the Town of East Haven will be celebrating the 16th year Anniversary of its annual Independence Day celebration- Fireworks-Beach Party 2015! The VVA and Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr. have announced that due to the continued generosity of the town and area’s business community and its citizens, this year’s special annual Fireworks/Beach Party celebration has again been increased and will be the largest Fireworks show in the Town’s history. The event is scheduled for Saturday June 25th with a rain date of Monday June 27th.
The celebration will feature a musical tribute to the ever popular American Rock Band, Journey, performed by the “The Idol Kings”. This year’s event will take place on Saturday June 25th. The festivities will once again include another fun-filled day of food, music and live entertainment, which will begin at 12 noon and continue right up to launch time (approximately 9 pm). The rain date, which will be limited entertainment and the fireworks, will be Monday June 27th.
Through the generosity of McDermott Auto Group, PMA Companies and Stop & Shop, the VVA and the Town will be presenting “The Idol Kings” beginning approximately at 7:15 pm. This year leading up to the Fireworks show will be a special patriotic musical tribute to America’s Veterans, entitled “Rob and Karen’s salute to America’s Heroes”.
The Fireworks event once again is taking place on a Saturday, which was requested by many of the residents who regularly attend. In addition to musical performances which will begin at noon, WPLR-FM 99.1 will be on the town beach adding to the entertainment.
A number of food vendors and concessionaires will be in the immediate area. Food will also be available from the Sandpiper Restaurant and Beachhead Restaurant both located right on Cosey Beach Avenue.
As a reminder, street access to the beach will be limited beginning at 9 am. Cosey Beach Avenue will be closed from the intersection of Second Avenue to Philips Street. Similarly, Coe Avenue will be closed from the Bradford Street intersection to the beach. The East Haven Police Department will be posting notices and directing motorists in and around the general vicinity of the town beach. Full details of all the latest Fireworks information including road closures and traffic patterns can be found on the Town’s website: www.townofeasthavenct.org
Although the fireworks are presented in a cooperative effort with the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 484 and the Town of East Haven, the majority of funding is obtained from private businesses and some personal donations. To that end, donations may be mailed to VVA Fireworks 2016 c/o Mayor’s Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512.