2021 Darien Fireworks: Parking, Other Info Released By Police

Darien CT

19 July, 2021

5:05 PM

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DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for the town's fireworks display scheduled to take place Thursday night at Darien High School. In a news release Monday, Police Capt. Jeremiah Marron Jr. said all paid parking traffic will enter the school's campus from Noroton Avenue. Parking passes must be visible on a vehicle's dashboard. All foot traffic and off-campus parking is free, and guests are urged to allow sufficient time to walk to the display areas to alleviate anticipated traffic problems. Walking access is permitted onto campus from all roads that lead to DHS, Marron said. The main entrance (Noroton Avenue) will open at 6:30 p.m. A handicap permit is required to park in the limited handicap parking spaces available, Marron said. Due to the large number of vehicles expected, parking regulations and designated tow away zones will be strictly enforced, Marron said. Vehicles in hazardous locations, impeding traffic flow, or are blocking driveways will be towed, and the Noroton Avenue extension will be closed to vehicular traffic when parking capacity has been reached. No parking will be allowed on Noroton Avenue, however parking is permitted on the south side of the public portion of Holly Lane and the west side of Libby Lane. Free parking is available at Middlesex Middle School and McGuane Field. According to Marron, no alcoholic beverages are allowed on school property. As a safety precaution, all bags, backpacks and coolers will be subject to inspection. Parents are reminded that they will not be allowed onto DHS campus grounds to pick up their children until after the roads are clear. For the safety of all spectators, light colored clothing should be worn and if possible, spectators should carry a flashlight or a chemical light, Marron said. An emergency services command post will be located in the parking lot near the football field entrance which will serve as a "lost and found" location during the event, Marron said.