Whats Open/Closed For Fouth of July In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. – With the Fourth of July coming up, several places around Darien will be closed or operating on a different schedule. Here's what you need to know before heading out Thursday.

Darien Town Hall, and other government buildings, will be closed Thursday for the Fourth of July.
Photo Credit: *Alfred Branch*

by Alfred Branch

07/03/2013 5:00 a.m.

The Post Road in Darien – from Brookside Road to West Avenue – will be closed on Thursday during the annual YMCA Push-n-Pull Parade. Darien police are urging motorists to avoid the area because traffic delays will be long.

What's Closed on Thursday?

Darien Town Hall
Darien Public Library
Darien Recycling and Refuse Center (Open 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday)
Post Offices
Most banks (call ahead)
All state and federal offices

What’s Open?

Most area supermarkets, restaurants, bars, liquor stores and other retail locations are open. However, these places may be operating on a Sunday schedule or special holiday hours or may be closed. Call ahead before heading out to any of these establishments.

Trains

If you’re planning a trip via Metro-North, trains will operate on a Sunday schedule on July 4, with several additional trains to get you to and from the annual Macy’s fireworks display. Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday and Saturday with extra service throughout the day.

Visit the Metro-North website for more information.

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