Preparing for the town’s annual Independence Day fireworks show, scheduled this year July 2 over Compo Beach, are from left: Mike Giunta, Westport parks and recreation; Erik Barbieri, parks and recreation director; police Lieut. Anthony Prezioso; First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker; event sponsors Melissa and Doug Bernstein, police Cpl. Craig Bergamo, Westport PAL president, and Rick Giunta, deputy parks and recreation director. / Contributed photo
Scenes from the fireworks show Thursday over Compo Beach.
Fireworks show over Compo Beach. / File photo

WESTPORT — Skies over Compo Beach will crackle as bombs burst mid-air and rockets discharge red glare Wednesday, July 2, for the town’s annual fireworks salute to Independence Day.

Tickets for the popular holiday attraction, organized by the Westport Police Athletic League and Parks and Recreation Department, go on sale May 26 at Police Department headquarters, 50 Jesup Road, and the Parks and Recreation Office, 260 Compo Road South in Longshore Club Park.

Ticket price is $75 per vehicle, payable by cash or check to Westport PAL.

“This is our organization’s largest fundraising event, and we appreciate the community’s continued support,” police Cpl. Craig Bergamo, the Westport PAL president, said in a statement announcing the fireworks show. It is sponsored by Melissa and Doug Bernstein, founders of Melissa & Doug toys.

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