The Week Ahead: Independence Day! Parade! Fireworks! Concert! And More

While there may be other things going on this week, most of us in Madison will be looking forward to the July 4th holiday and related festivities. 

If you haven't already, now is a good time to donate to the Madison Fireworks. It is funded entirely by private donations. Check out the Madison Fireworks page to find out how.

Here is all the information you need to know from the Madison Police Department: 

Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2013, 11:00 AM

The Town of Madison Annual Independence Day Parade will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 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.

 Independence Day Fireworks, July 4, 2013, 9:30 PM

The Town of Madison Annual Independence Day Fireworks display will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2013 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.

No Parking areas include:

·       West Wharf Road

·       Surf Club Road

·       Middle Beach Road

·       Middle Beach West

·       Seaview Avenue

Public Transportation/Shuttle Service

Shuttle service will commence at 7:30 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.

Concert of the Green, July 6, 2013,5:00 PM

The Concert on the Green will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 beginning at 5:00 with the Youth Symphony.  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.

Here are the town meetings scheduled for this week: