Rockland County July 4th Fireworks and More: 2018 Guide

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY—With the Fourth of July holiday weekend coming up, it's time to consider where you will see the fireworks. Fortunately, the Hudson Valley offers plenty of options. To help you make Fourth of July plans, Patch has compiled a list of displays taking place across Hudson Valley Patch towns — and beyond. If we missed any fireworks displays, let us know in the comments below.

Rockland

June 30

Nyack’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will be held Saturday, June 30 in Memorial Park at 9 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, July 1.

June 30, July 1 and 4: 2 - 3 p.m.

Lecture: Declaration of Independence. Senior Historian Michael Sheehan will present an illustrated talk on the proceedings of Congress in early 1776, featuring the parts played by John Adams, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence. At Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse.

July 1

Ramapo’s Celebration of Liberty and Pride: Boulder Stadium, 1 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive, Pomona, Sunday, July 1 at 4 pm. Rockland Boulders game followed by fireworks. Beginning Monday, June 18th Ramapo residents, upon showing proof of residency, may pick up free tickets at the Boulders Stadium Box Office.

July 2

Clarkstown's event takes place at Nanuet High School as usual. Festivities start at 5 p.m. and the Concert at 8 p.m. (Rain date July 3, 2018)

Haverstraw’s Fireworks Celebration: Bowline Point Park, Bowline Rd, Haverstraw, Monday, July 2 at 7 pm. Live music will kick off the celebration; fireworks at 9:30 pm. Rain date: July 3.

July 3

Rockland Boulders vs. Ottawa, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks right after the game. Palisades Credit Union Park, off Exit 12 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway.

July 4

Rockland Boulders vs. Ottawa, 6:30 pm. Fireworks right after the game. Palisades Credit Union Park, off Exit 12 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway.

Mid Hudson Valley

July 4

City of Poughkeepsie fireworks on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Park. The Walkway will be open to ticket holders. Tickets available online and at Adam’s and Pomodoro’s. $10 for Walkway members, veterans and seniors; $12.50 for general admission. Children 10 and under free.

Downtown Kingston Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks, Mike Wallace Park. For more Kingston activities go here.

July 7

West Point: Independence Day Celebration, at West Point’s Trophy Point Amphitheater, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7 (rain date of July 8). Grab a blanket, bring a picnic, and enjoy a wide variety of music ranging from traditional field music to today’s popular hits, and everything in between. Guests are advised to arrive early, as this impressive celebration of music and fireworks is one of the best attended events of the year.

New York City

July 4

When: 9 p.m.
Where: Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, East River. Viewing locations TBD.

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