Eastern Promenade
Portland, ME 04101
USA
The City of Portland is once again hosting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July this year. The display will be held on Tuesday, July 4, in its usual spot on the Eastern Promenade with the fireworks set to go off around 9:15 PM. A rain date is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5. Food trucks will be available on the Eastern Prom Roadway. Fireworks will be launched from the East End Trail. The trail will need to be closed from Cutter Street to the Water Treatment Plant from 6:00 AM until deemed safe by City Staff (approximately 11:00 PM.) In the event of rain, these Trail closings would be in effect until Wednesday, July 5th (same times would apply). The City would like to remind the public that the fireworks can be seen from other locations than the Eastern Promenade. These locations include East End Beach, Fort Allen Park, Amethyst Park, Baxter Boulevard, Payson Park, Martin’s Point on Veranda Street, and Bug Light in South Portland. Street Closures The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 10:00am to 11:00pm, on Tuesday, July 4th (July 5th Rain date): Eastern Promenade from Morning Street to Congress Street, Wilson Street from Morning Street to Eastern Promenade, Moody Street from Morning Street to Eastern Promenade. In the event of rain, these street closings would be in effect for Wednesday, July 5th. The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, on Tuesday, July 4th (July 5th Rain date): Congress Street from Morning Street to Eastern Promenade, Turner Street from Morning Street to Eastern Promenade, Quebec Street from Emerson Street to Eastern Promenade, Melbourne Street from Emerson Street to Eastern Promenade, Montreal Street from Willis Street to Eastern Promenade, Walnut Street from Willis Street to Eastern Promenade. In the event of rain, these street closings would be in effect for Wednesday, July 5th. All of Munjoy Hill and the Eastern Promenade will be closed to traffic (from Washington Ave. up), starting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday July 4th (July 5th Rain Date). Street closures include Mountfort Street at Fore Street and Congress Street; Washington Avenue at Marion Street, Cumberland Avenue, Walnut Street, and Eastern Promenade. Streets will be opened up again after the fireworks display (at approximately 11:00pm). In the event of rain, these street closings would be in effect for Wednesday, July 5th. On-street parking will be restricted from 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM on Tuesday July 4th at Eastern Promenade (both sides) from Morning Street to Washington Avenue, Fort Allen Park (both sides), Walnut Street (one side) from Eastern Promenade to Washington Avenue, Waterville Street (one side) from Fore Street to Adams Street, Adams Street (one side) from Waterville Street to Kellog Street, and Kellog Street (one side) from Adams Street to Congress Street. These streets will be posted in advance, any cars parked illegally will be towed at the owner’s expense. In the event of rain, these restrictions would be in effect for Wednesday, July 5th. With construction, these restrictions may be subject to change. Cutter Street will be closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, July 4th (except for designated handicapped parking) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM or until deemed safe by City Staff. Access will be allowed for boat launch (no extended parking, drop off/pick up only) until 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 4th. In the event of rain, these street closings would be in effect at 6:00 AM on Wednesday July 5th and ending at approximately 11:00 PM. |