The colorful illumination of an Independence Day fireworks display provides the visual focal point of any July 4th celebration—and these bursts of sight and sound are exhilarating no matter what age you are.
Beacon Independence Day Celebration
Music at the Pavilion, 7-9pm. Before the pyrotechnics, come listen to music and stop by the concession stand. Fireworks: 9:30pm. The celebration concludes with an explosive fireworks display made possible this year by great local donors. Check out their website at cityofbeacon.org for details.
Tuesday, July 3
East Fishkill Holiday Fireworks Celebration
Adam and the Newhearts will perform a free oldies concert at 7pm and fireworks follow at 9:15pm. Plan an entire day to enjoy all the amenities in this 60-acre recreation area. East Fishkill Recreation Park, Routes 376 and 82, Hopewell Junction. Rain date, July 4. 845-226-8395.
Wednesday, July 4
Kingston's Waterfront Independence Day Celebration
A four-hour event from 6-10pm at T.R. Gallo Park. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.
Wednesday, July 4
Ellenville Independence Day Celebration
Parade at noon, crafts fair from 9am to 2pm at Liberty Square, and fireworks at the Resnick Airport at 9:30pm. 845-647-6560.
Wednesday, July 4
City of Poughkeepsie’s Fireworks Extravaganza
A fantastic waterside display held at Waryas Park located on Main Street at the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie. Fireworks begin their colorful display at approximately 9:15pm.
Wednesday, July 4
Saugerties Parade and Fireworks
The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties and the Saugerties Fire Department will team up for the always fantastic Saugerties Independence Day celebration. Parade leaves Saugerties HS at 11am. Fireworks begin at dusk at Cantine Field.
Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day Celebration at Windham Mountain
Windham Mountain will keep its zipline and Skyride open from 11am to 8pm. There will be a parade through town at 7pm, barbeque and a DJ, and fireworks at 9pm.
Saturday, July 7
New York Philharmonic at Bethel Woods
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts announces the return of the New York Philharmonic to the Pavilion Stage at 8pm. Bramwell Tovey will lead the New York Philharmonic, conducting works by Bernstein, Gershwin and Tchaikovsky. Soprano Tracy Dahl will be the soloist in this year’s performance, which will conclude with a fabulous fireworks display celebrating Independence Day weekend. bethelwoodscenter.org/bwevents for prices/info.
Saturday, July 7
New Paltz Independence Day Celebration
Music, food and festivities, fireworks at dusk, Ulster County Fairgrounds. 845-255-0604
Saturday, July 7
Catskill’s Annual Independence Day Fun and Fireworks
sponsored by several Catskill businesses. All frivolities held at Cone-E-Island beginning with a paper hat parade at 11am on Main Street; plus an ice cream eating contest for the kids and live music. Fireworks go off at dusk.
Saturday, July 7
Parade and Fireworks at Quill Festival Grounds
Activities begin with a parade at 11am on the west end of East Durham town. With fun, hot dogs and soda for all with a fireworks display starting at dusk.
