Road Closures, Traffic Alert Issued For Groton July 4 Parade

Information via Town of Groton Police

GROTON, CT — The Town of Groton will be holding their Annual July 4th Parade on Friday, July 4th, 2025. To ensure the safety and security of parade participants and spectators, the Town of Groton Police Department announces a Traffic Alert and Road Closures occurring Friday, July 4th, 2025 between approximately 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the area of Fort Hill Road, (Poquonnock Bridge area of Route 1), Poquonnock Road, and Long Hill Road.

The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. from the Fort Hill Road and Ring Drive sections of Route 1, and proceeds west on Fort Hill Road (Route 1) to the Groton Shopping Plaza off Long Hill Road at Drozdyk Drive.

Participating vehicles and floats will stage at Poquonnock Plains Park prior to the start of the parade. Poquonnock Bridge residents can expect traffic congestion on and around Central Avenue, Vergennes Court, Newtown Road (Rt 117), and Depot Road. We encourage residents to be aware of this situation and plan accordingly.

The Town of Groton Police Department wants to remind everyone that this is a family-oriented parade. We would like to ask for your continued support to ensure we are able to provide a safe and fun environment for all parade participants and spectators.

Also, as a reminder, consumption of alcohol of any kind in public areas is not allowed. We hope that you will support us as we work together to provide an alcohol-free event along the parade route.

The Town of Groton Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July Holiday!