CELEBRATE NEW LONDON INFO

Fireworks display start at 9:15

• Lower State Street / Parade Plaza
• 1 – 8pm
• Live Music, Artisans, Vendors, Food Trucks, Sponsor Booths, Face Painting

Hop-on, Hop-off Harbor Cruises from 11am to 6 pm. A streamlined tour between City Pier, New London, and Thames River Landing, Groton, CT.

• Leaving City Pier, New London: on the HOUR
• Leaving Thames River Landing, Groton: on the HALF HOUR
• Special prices for the day are $5 per person, all day long
• Children 3 and under ride free

During Celebrate New London, State Street will be closed at 10:00 am from Eugene O’Neill Dr. to Bank St. All traffic trying to get to the ferries and train station should continue to the end of Eugene O’Neill Dr., turn Left onto Tilley Street, Turn Left onto Bank Street, and turn Right onto State Steet. After 1:45 pm, the one way portion of Bank Street will also be closed down until 11:00 pm. In order to reach the ferries and train station, inbound traffic on Eugene O’Neill Dr. should turn left onto Atlantic Street when coming into the City. An officer will then direct you accordingly to your destination.

Located at Parade plaza and Custom House Pier

Located at Custom House Pier

• Location: Lower State Street
• 1 pm Coast Guard Jazz Band presents The Beacons
• 2:30 pm Brad Bensko Band
• 3:30 pm Pencils Down
• 4:20 pm Smoke the World & Friends*
• 5:30 pm The Pretty Graves
• 6:30 pm Taino Productions presents Salsa on Parade Plaza with Jovanny & Roberto y su Orquesta, Dance lessons and live DJ

*Set might include explicit content

• Waterfront Park
• No backpacks, large containers or pets allowed in Waterfront Park
• 2 pm Soulshot with Andy Bassford and special guest Duke Robillard
• 3:30 pm Bank Street Groove
• 5 pm Frank Colmenares*
• 6 pm Apathy presents Shorelife*
• 7:45 pm Braiden Sunshine & The Collective

*Set might include explicit content

• Location: 79 Bank Street
• 3 pm Steve Elci & Friends

Handicap parking will be available at the uncovered lot adjacent to the Water Street Parking Garage. Utilize Atlantic Street after 1:45PM as the only way to get to the Handicap Parking Lot. Contact SEAT Bus Company for alternative downtown pick up/drop off points for downtown during the event.

The New London Police Department is looking forward to residents and visitors being able to gather together to enjoy the Celebrate New London event and watch the fireworks light up the skies over the Thames River. In preparation, the New London Police Department is working closely together with our local, state, and federal partners to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

• Intervention with any impaired or intoxicated guests will be handled in a prompt and safe manner.
• Police may be conducting light bag screenings at the venue entrances of the City Pier. For a detailed list of prohibited items, reference the list below
• We encourage everyone to take advantage of ride-sharing options to “reduce” traffic congestion after the fireworks conclude at approx. 9:45 p.m.
• Please keep in mind how dangerous consumer grade fireworks pose and refrain from using them.
• New London police are always here if you need us and we look forward to a safe and enjoyable Celebrate New London event.
• It’s important that we all work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all. Keeping this in mind, please review the following lists of DO’s and DON’Ts:

• Come ready to have fun!
• Come with a smile!
• Be patient!
• Be considerate!
• Enjoy the event!
• Be safe!

• No Coolers/large containers (Pier Venue)
• No Firearms
• No Knives
• No Laser pointers
• No weapons of any kind
• No Mace/pepper spray
• No Fireworks
• No Pets (Pier Venue)
• No Backpacks/Knapsacks (Pier Venue)
• No bikes/skateboards/”Razor” style boards
• No Drones
• Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards