ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Fourth of July is quickly approaching and there will be no shortage of celebrations throughout the Capital Region. Take a look below to find Independence Day fireworks displays in the area.
Albany
New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. The free event will be headlined by the Pop 2000 tour with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NYSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO. They will be joined by several other musical performances throughout the evening as well as food vendors and activities.
Schedule
Main Stage
- 5 p.m. — Conehead Buddha
- 6:15 p.m. — Sawyer Fredericks
- 7:30 p.m. — Official Program
- 8 p.m. — Pop 2000 featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO
- 9:15 p.m. — Fireworks
North Stage
- 5:30 p.m. — Albany Rock Pit
- 6:20 p.m. — Rock Voices
Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s Independence Day Fest will kick off at Riverlink Park at 5:30 p.m. on July 3. In addition to fireworks, the event will feature a performance by the X-Squad Water Team, live music by Tim Barr, Kolbie G, Ryan Carmello, Jesse Bradt and Big Sky Country. Food trucks will also be available throughout the event.
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. — Amsterdam’s X-Squad Water Team
- 6:30 p.m. — Live music by Tim Barr, Kolbie G, Ryan Carmello and Jesse Bradt
- 7:30 p.m. — Headline concert by Big Sky Country
- 9:30 p.m. — Fireworks
Berne
The town of Berne will hold an Independence Day celebration on June 28 at Berne Memorial Town Park. Running from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., there will be live music, free pony rides and free ice cream, cotton candy and popcorn.
Bethlehem
The town of Bethlehem will host its annual 4th of July Family Day on July 4 at the Elm Avenue Pool Complex. Live performances and acts will be held on the outside and inside of the complex, including balloon twisting, magic and music.
Inside pool complex
- 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Saxophone Sam
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Matt’s Magic
- 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. — Balloon Gal Jenny
Outside pool complex
- 1 p.m. — Glenmont Elementary Lip Sync students
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Live music by Glass Pony
- 9 p.m. — Fireworks
Bolton Landing
Bolton Landing will celebrate its Fourth of July Celebration in Roger’s Park Bandstand on July 4. The event will feature live music throughout the day and end with fireworks.
Schedule
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Live music from Mark Rabin
- 2 p.m. — DJ Andy Pratt
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Magician Jim Snack, strolling on the Roger’s Park hillside
- 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. — Stage show with Magician Jim Snack
- 9:30 p.m. — Fireworks in Roger’s Park
Cairo
Cairo will host its 4th of July Celebration at the Park on July 4 at Angelo Canna Town Park on Mountain Avenue. There will be music, craft and food vendors, free rides and a foam party for the kids. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with fireworks at dusk.
Clifton Park
The town of Clifton Park will hold its July 4th Celebration on July 4 at Clifton Common. The event will kick off at 12 p.m. with a parade starting at Shenendehowa Central Schools’ campus.
Until dusk, attendees will be able to enjoy carnival rides, a craft show and community groups. Live music will begin at 5 p.m. with Across the Pond and end with Grand Central Station at 7:30 p.m.
Food vendors will be available throughout the day. The night will end with fireworks.
Corinth
The village of Corinth will celebrate Independence Day on July 5 at the bridge. A fireworks display will begin at dusk.
Germantown
The town of Germantown will throw an Independence Day celebration at 50 Palatine Park Road beginning at 4 p.m. There will be live music, food vendors and beer and wine. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Admission is $15 per car, with limited parking on site, and $5 for walk-ins. The event is free for kids 5 years old and younger.
Glens Falls
The Glens Falls Symphony will present its annual Summer Pops Concert at Crandall Park on July 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy food and beverages from a variety of vendors. The concert will end with a fireworks display at dusk.
Greenwich
The Washington County Fairgrounds will throw a 4th of July celebration on July 3. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m., with music by DJ Young Pete and several food vendors. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Hague
The town of Hague will host a 3rd of July Celebration on July 3 at Hague Town Park. Various food trucks and vendors will kick off the event at 5:30 p.m. and live music will begin at 6:30 p.m. The night will conclude with a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
Lake George
The village of Lake George will put on a 4th of July fireworks display at Shepard Park on July 4, starting immediately after sundown. The show will be viewable from all along the waterfront.
Several back streets will be closed prior to the fireworks display. Attendees are encouraged to arrive to their viewing spot prior to 7 p.m. to find legal parking and wait at least one hour to exit the village after the show.
Northville
The DOINS 4th of July celebration will begin on July 4 at Waterfront Park. From 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be vendors, entertainment and small mechanical rides for children. Luke Pavlus will perform in the bandshell from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Festivities will continue on July 5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the park. There will also be a parade at 1 p.m., featuring the theme “Hometown Pride.” Capricorn Connection will perform in the bandshell from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with fireworks going off at dusk.
Rotterdam Junction
Mabee Farm will be celebrating Independence Day from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 3. The free event will feature live music by the NolaNauts, family-friendly activities and a fireworks show.
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga’s 2025 All-American Celebration will kick off at 9 a.m. with the Firecracker 4 Road Race. The event will continue throughout the day, with several live music performances and activities scattered around downtown. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. at the City Center Parking Garage.
Schedule
- 7 p.m. at Ellsworth Jones Place — Performance by Soul Session
- 7 p.m. at Caroline Street/Maple Avenue — Performance by Jukebox Rebellion
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ellsworth Jones Place/City Center — Face painters, lemonade, caricatures and Mr. Twisty Balloons
Schroon Lake
Schroon Lake will host a day of activities to celebrate Independence Day on July 4. The event will kick off at 9 a.m.
Schedule
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Basket Raffle Fundraiser with Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
- 10:30am to Sold Out — Chicken BBQ with Schroon Lake Community Church
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Family fun, food and entertainment at Schroon Lake Town Park
- Bounce houses, climbing wall, clowning, Lions Club food truck, concessions and more
- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Live music at Dock Street Stage, Schroon Lake Town Beach
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Main Street entertainment
- 6 p.m. — 69th annual parade, from Hoffman Road to Fowler Avenue
- 7:30 p.m. — Elvis Tribute show starring James Cawley
- 8:45 p.m. — Patriotic concert at dusk, Schroon Lake Town Beach
- Featuring WOL Singers
- 9:15 p.m. — Gala fireworks display, Schroon Lake Town Beach
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga will host its annual Best 4th in the North event from July 1 through July 4 at Bicentennial Park. Each day will feature food trucks and vendors, caricatures, face painting and live music. A fireworks display will be held on July 4 at dusk.
Waterford
The town of Waterford will hold its Independence Day Celebration on July 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hurst Harbor Visitor Center. The event will feature live music by Johnny Rabb’s Big Band and a fireworks display at dark.
Windham
Windam’s Good Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration will begin with a parade at 7 p.m. on July 4 at the NBT Bank at 49 State Route 296. A fireworks display will follow at Windham Mountain Club, located at 19 Resort Drive.
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