Sold out!
The final ticket was just taken for tonight’s fireworks.
Don’t even think of heading to Compo Beach without one.
Folks with tickets, meanwhile, began preparing early for tonight’s fun.
This was Compo Beach at 8 a.m.:
(Photo/Amy Schneider)
Not far away was this scene. (Photo/Abby Gordon-Tolan)
Meanwhile, “06880” reader James Morgan offered these thoughts, in a comment posted earlier today:
“Here we go again, the yearly whine fest from people who assume everybody that doesn’t behave like them is somehow an entitled interloper with no sense of community mindfulness.
“I’m not going this year, but can’t help but feel compelled to share a few observations:
“It’s a Tuesday ahead of what is going to be a long weekend. There are not going to be hordes of people trying to enjoy the beach such that any of these set ups are going to prevent them from doing so. In fact, because of Westport’s decision to schedule away from busy weekend days, this is never an issue.
“Also, because it’s a Tuesday, the world around us is in full swing, with parents working and kids in camp. Preventing people from setting up early would only create more chaos for a major part of our community that don’t have the luxury of sauntering over later in the afternoon
“If you doubt the community spirit of the groups that set up early, come back in the late afternoon. The best of Westport is on display when the beach is full, and I’ve never heard a single story of people fighting over territory or crossing boundaries, or anything else. Instead, it’s sharing drinks and snacks, catching up, making new friends, and appreciating how lucky we are to live in this town
“Oh, and if you are able to make it down to the beach in some capacity during the day today, I’d recommend spending less time worrying about what other people are doing, and more time grateful that life has afforded you the ability to do that.
“That’s certainly my plan when I head over for a run and quick dip later this morning.”