East Haven Town Fireworks Show Plan Details Released

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.

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.

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.

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 2018 c/o Mayor’s Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512.