The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Tuesday July 2, 2024, with a rain
date of Wednesday July 3, 2024. This is the largest annual Westport event featuring
heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens Farms
Road between Compo Road South and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended that
spectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. Daytime Compo
Beach visitors are reminded that the beach closes at 4:00 PM. Only those vehicles
with fireworks passes hanging on their rearview mirrors will be allowed to remain
within the beach. All others will be ticketed or towed. The beach should reopen to
ticket holders by 5:00 PM, however this determination will be made by Westport
Parks and Recreation staff.
Pedestrians attending the fireworks are reminded not to walk on the roads and to
use sidewalks when going to and from Compo Beach. It is recommended that
pedestrians wear bright clothing and parents please always keep an eye on small
children!
For ticket holders:

• Access to the PAL Fireworks display will be through South Compo Road only.
  Hillspoint Road south of Greens Farms Road will be open to only those with
  residences south of that intersection.
• Firework attendees should display the ticket prominently on the rearview mirror
  so it can be seen clearly when traveling to the event.
• All ticket holders must be inside Compo Beach by 9:00 PM. No vehicular beach
  traffic will be allowed south of the Minuteman statue after that time.
• Handicap parking is available between the cannons and the pavilion.
  Handicap spaces are limited and will be provided on a first come first
  served basis.
  For those who do not have tickets:
• Vehicles without a ticket will not be able to go any further towards
  Compo Beach than the Minuteman statue.
• Those utilizing Uber, Lyft, or Taxi services will be directed straight past
  the Minuteman Statue on Compo Road South. There, visitors can walk
  from the area of Compo Road South and Soundview Drive to the beach.
  NOTE: If you choose to use this method of transportation, return service
  will not be available until after 11pm due to one way traffic exiting the
  beach area.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR POST-FIREWORKS TRAFFIC

Just prior to the conclusion of the fireworks display two-way traffic will be suspended on Compo Beach Road and South Compo Road to the intersection of Greens Farms Road. There will be two lanes of northbound traffic on these streets until the beach is cleared. Residents of this area will encounter delays in getting to their homes for approximately one hour or until traffic has cleared from the Compo Beach area and should plan accordingly. Residents who are planning on picking up family members in the beach area should also plan for delays. Motorists are reminded there will be a significant amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the Compo Beach area prior to and after the event and are asked to please exercise extreme caution while traveling through this area.