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Independence Day Events 2017

by DC Gabe Balsamo in Company Events, General

Concert on the Green

July 1, 2017
6:15 PM

35th annual Concert on the Green to celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend. Caribbean band Moto plays at 6:15 followed by the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra playing “Our Great American Music Classics” at 7:00PM. Music in the concert finale includes patriotic pieces such as the “1812 Overture” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”
Concert is free but there are reserved ticket areas for patrons who donate $70 or more.

Due to the large number of people expected to attend, everyone is encouraged to arrive early as there will be traffic delays and parking restrictions.  The Concert on the Green is an alcohol-free event.  NO ALCOHOL is allowed on the Madison Town Green.  There will be no parking posted in the area including Copse Road from Bradley Road to Britton Lane.

 

Independence Day Fireworks

July 3, 2017
9:30 PM

 

The Town of Madison Annual Independence Day Fireworks display will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at approximately 9:30 PM at the Madison Surf Club.  Due to the large numbers of people who are expected at the event, everyone is encouraged to arrive early as there will be traffic delays, road closures and parking restrictions.

  • West Wharf Road
  • Surf Club Road
  • Middle Beach Road
  • Middle Beach Road West
  • Seaview Avenue

Public Transportation/Shuttle Service

Shuttle service will commence at 7:00 PM and will run continuously throughout the evening.  Shuttle service pickup locations include:

  • Samson Rock Drive / Stop & Shop Parking Lot
  • Railroad Station / Bradley Road
  • Durham Road (Rt. 79) Commuter Parking Lot

After the fireworks, shuttle service will return commuters to these locations and will run until all potential passengers are accommodated.

 

ALL ACCESS TO THE BEACH AREA VIA MOTOR VEHICLE WILL BE CLOSED BY 8:30 PM
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION/SHUTTLE SERVICE

Independence Day Parade

July 4, 2017
11:00 AM

The Town of Madison Annual Independence Day Parade will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, commencing at 11:00 AM.   The parade will proceed west on Boston Post Road (Route 1) from Samson Rock Drive to the West Wharf Road and will end in the Surf Club.  The parade will require road closures.  Residents and motorists should expect traffic delays along the parade route between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Affected areas will include Boston Post Road (Route 1) and all intersecting roads between Wall Street/Samson Rock Drive and West Wharf Road, including:

  • Boston Post Road (Route 1)
  • Wall Street
  • Samson Rock Drive
  • Durham Road (Route 79)
  • Meig’s Avenue
  • Academy Street
  • Copse Road
  • Island Avenue
  • Britton Lane
  • West Wharf Road
  • Lantern Hill Road

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes during the parade.  Residents/Visitors requiring access to Middle Beach Road, or Madison Beach Hotel should use East Wharf Road to access those areas during the parade.  There will be no public access to the Surf Club or to the Madison Country Club (via West Wharf Road) during the parade.

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