East Haven Beach Party Scheduled For June 29

A Press Release From The Town of East Haven:

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 484 and The Town of East Haven will once again be celebrating the upcoming Independence Day holiday early with the 13th Annual Fireworks/Beach Party celebration.  This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 29th.  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 fireworks only, will be Monday July 1st 

This year’s event will also feature a Neil Diamond tribute band, “Solitary Man”, featuring Chris Denem (photos enclosed), sponsored through the generosity of PMA Companies. The act will begin approximately at 7:30 pm, leading right up to this year’s Fireworks show. Neil Diamond is the top selling solo singer/songwriter of all time and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The event for the second time 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 limited number of food vendors and concessionaires will be in the immediate area. Food will also be available from the Sandpiper and Beachhead Restaurants, both of which are located on Cosey Beach Avenue.

As a reminder, street access to the beach will be limited beginning at 10 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.

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 still be mailed to VVA Fireworks 2013 c/o Mayor’s Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512.