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East Haven July 4th Fireworks: 2018 Guide

Here's your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows and other festive events in East Haven.

EAST HAVEN, CT - Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 484 and Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr. have announced that this year’s 18th Annual Fireworks/Beach Party celebration.

This year’s event will take place on Saturday June 30th and feature a musical performance by “Merchants of Cool” a tribute to “Foreigner,” “Bad Company” and “Journey”.

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 July 2, 2018.

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The Committee is also pleased to announce that McDermott Auto Group, Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has once again joined PMA Companies, the VVA and the Town in presenting the following entertainment:

“Mid Life Crisis” 12:00PM to 2:00PM
“Hit List” 2:30PM to 4:30PM
“Juice Box” 5:00PM to 7:00PM
“Merchants of Cool” 7:30PM to 8:45PM
(Tribute to Foreigner, Bad Company and Journey)
“Rob & Karen’s Salute To America’s Hero’s” 9:15PM

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.

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