Reminder: Citizens with Town Stickers park free at any metered parking spaces. However some lots will be run by charities, town stickers will not exempt you from these parking lots.
Weather
Wake up to 74 degrees at 6 a.m. on Thursday. Humidity will be high at 91%. By 9 a.m. the temperature will be 79 degrees with a real feel of 89. I you’re planning to be out and about for the day make sure you bring plenty of water to hydrate.
By noon the temperature will be 85 degrees, humidity 69% and the real feel will be 98 degrees.
The high of 89 degrees will be felt at 3 p.m. with a real feel of 101 degrees. Intermittent clouds will bring a 43% chance of rain at 5 p.m.
As the evening wears on brief showers will be possible between 7 and 8 p.m.
By 9 p.m. there is still a chance of rain but we may see a break in the rain in time for fireworks. The temperature will be 79 degrees at 9 p.m.
By midnight the temperature will be 76 degrees and another thunderstorm is predicted. Overnight temperatures will be in the low 70’s. Wake up to 74 degrees at 6 a.m. on Friday.
Customarily the town has never rescheduled fireworks. If you’re planning to stake out a spot on the beach for the entire evening before fireworks be sure to bring rain gear or plan to have dinner at one of the local restaurants or enjoy the shops.
EVENTS:
4th of July Fireworks will be shot off on the 4th, that’s Thursday, be prepared for some delays as the police will be directing traffic after the show. Fireworks are shot off from the municipal pier located at the east end of Hawthorne street. Residents with town stickers can park at any metered space for free.
Fireworks can be viewed very well from the Naval tower located at the Northern most side of the boardwalk and all the way to the end of the public beach leading out to the point.
As you pass the range tower on the point visibility becomes less optimal. Of course watching from a boat in the water is always a spectacular site. The Municipal pier will be closed early in the day to allow the pyrotechnic professional to set up for the show.
The fireworks start shortly after dark. Usually after 9 p.m. We hope you enjoy the show. As always if you have any questions please post them in the comments section and we will try to answer them all to the best of our knowledge.
Police will usher traffic out of Colonial Beach by Washington Ave and Colonial Ave. Be prepared to stand in traffic after the fireworks.
Pet Tips For 4th of July
Make sure you have kitty litter if you plan to keep your outdoor cats in during the 4th of July holiday.
How To Calm A Dog During Fireworks
Cesar on keeping dogs calm on the 4th of July
Have a happy Independence Day!
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PSA:
Please be advised that Town administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, 2019.
Also be advised that large crowds are expected in town for the July 4th Fireworks and there may be full or partial road closings and redirection of traffic patterns.
The Town of Montross is happy to roll-out our new business web-site. Check it out.
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