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Selectmen approve $36,000 fireworks contract, move launch site and raise entrance pass prices

Town of New Canaan Board of Selectmen · March 17, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a roughly $36,000 contract with International Fireworks Manufacturing Company for the July 4 show, approved new rain dates, moved the launch location to improve egress and security, and raised entrance-pass prices to $40 in advance and $50 day-of.

The New Canaan Board of Selectmen on March 17 authorized a contract with International Fireworks Manufacturing Company to produce the town's July 4, 2026 fireworks display, set rain dates and approved related logistics including a revised launch location and higher entry-pass pricing.

David Chain, speaking for the Parks and Recreation/Fireworks Committee, described the proposed…

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