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Fourth of July Parades, Celebrations, Fireworks, and Festivals in the Westchester, NY area
Read on to find a list of 4th of July Parades and Activities in Westchester, NY
2014 List of 4th of July Parades, Fireworks, and other Independence Day Festivities in the Westchester Area
Note: If you are marching in a parade, line-up is usually about 1/2 hour before the start of the parade.
June 28, 2014
Lido Beach Salute to Veterans
7:30pm
Town Park at Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd
The Annual Independence Day Salute to Veterans, headliner concert and fireworks display.
Town of Somers Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
10:00am to 10:00pm
Reis Park
Games all day and fireworks at dusk!
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Town of Lewisboro 16th Annual Fireworks Spectacular
6:00pm
Onatru Farmhouse
99 Elmwood Road, Lewisboro, NY 10590
$20.00/car
6:00pm
Onatru Farmhouse
99 Elmwood Road, Lewisboro, NY 10590
$20.00/car
The Town Board is again pleased to present a fun filled day of entertainment and fireworks to the residents of the Town to celebrate Independence Day. Come out and enjoy the fun and excitement and be among family, friends and neighbors. Don’t forget your blankets, chairs and flashlights.
6:00PM – Parking and picnicking, 7:00PM – Family entertainment, 9:30PM – Fantastic Fireworks
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July 2, 2014
Brentwood Red White and Blue Cupcakes
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Brentwood Public Library Craft Room, 34 Second Avenue
Celebrate Independence Day a few days early and create four deliciously, patriotic cupcakes to enjoy!
Katonah
Wednesday Morning Concert July 4th Extravaganza
11:00am
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Road
Start celebrating Independence Day early at Caramoor, and you won’t be disappointed. The festivities start at 11am with The Bearcats, back by popular demand, playing Dixieland Jazz favorites, followed by a tour of the Rosen House. An American-as-apple pie buffet lunch follows, with the sound of live music to keep you in a celebratory mood.
White Plains Independence Day Celebration
6:00pm to 10:00pm
White Plains High School
550 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605
Free
Music Fest & Fireworks at Kensico Dam Plaza
Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. and the Bensen-Scott Big Band takes the stage at 8 p.m.; fireworks will follow at approximately 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla.
6:00pm to 10:00pm
White Plains High School
550 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605
Free
July 3, 2014
Music Fest & Fireworks at Kensico Dam Plaza
Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. and the Bensen-Scott Big Band takes the stage at 8 p.m.; fireworks will follow at approximately 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla.
Mount Vernon
Declaration of Independence
7:00pm
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue
An exploration of events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, by William Hogeland, author of, "Declaration: The Nine Tumultuous Weeks When American Became Independent, May 1 - July 4, 1776".
8:00pm
Nanuet Senior High School
103 Church Street
"Showtime Dance Band" – Motown, R&B, Pop, Rock. In case of rain, concert will be held in the Nanuet High School Auditorium.
Ossining Fireworks
7:30pm
Louis Engel Waterfront Park. 160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562.
Fireworks at approximately 9:15pm.
Join us for a great show and enjoy entertainment beforehand with a concert starting at 7:30pm. This is a wonderful event and we hope you can be with us for an evening of fun. A great way to kick off the holiday weekend.
July 3 & 4, 2014, 9:30pm at Playland Park
1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
A special salute to Independence Day with spectacular fireworks accompanied by patriotic music.
Bellmore Striders Independence Day Run
Friday, July 04, 2014, 8:00am
4-MILE RUN AND 1-MILE YOUTH RUN
TANK TOPS TO FIRST 600 ENTRANTS
REFRESHMENTS BEFORE, AT EVERY MILE, & AT THE FINISH
PRIZE MONEY awarded in the 4-Mile to overall top 3 Male & Female Open & Masters {40+}
Declaration of Independence
7:00pm
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue
An exploration of events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, by William Hogeland, author of, "Declaration: The Nine Tumultuous Weeks When American Became Independent, May 1 - July 4, 1776".
8:00pm
Nanuet Senior High School
103 Church Street
"Showtime Dance Band" – Motown, R&B, Pop, Rock. In case of rain, concert will be held in the Nanuet High School Auditorium.
Ossining Fireworks
7:30pm
Louis Engel Waterfront Park. 160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562.
Fireworks at approximately 9:15pm.
Join us for a great show and enjoy entertainment beforehand with a concert starting at 7:30pm. This is a wonderful event and we hope you can be with us for an evening of fun. A great way to kick off the holiday weekend.
Rye Holiday Fireworks Show
July 3 & 4, 2014, 9:30pm at Playland Park
1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
A special salute to Independence Day with spectacular fireworks accompanied by patriotic music.
July 4, 2014
Bellmore Striders Independence Day Run
Friday, July 04, 2014, 8:00am
4-MILE RUN AND 1-MILE YOUTH RUN
TANK TOPS TO FIRST 600 ENTRANTS
REFRESHMENTS BEFORE, AT EVERY MILE, & AT THE FINISH
PRIZE MONEY awarded in the 4-Mile to overall top 3 Male & Female Open & Masters {40+}
East Norwich
Red, White and Blue Event
11:00am
Pine Hollow Country Club
6601 Northern Boulevard
8:00pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
149 Girdle Ridge Road
Westchester Symphonic Winds with Broadway’s Ryan Silverman. Fireworks Display to Follow.
10:00am
Relay races will take place for children and adults. The event is sponsored by the Larchmont Recreation Committee. Sprinklers will be turned on after the races to cool the kids down and refreshments will be served.
Putnam County Classic Race:
Start: 8 a.m. (sharp!) at Mahopac high school, Mahopac, NY on Baldwin Place road in front of school.
Finish: on Mahopac High School track
Kids’ Run at 10:15 – kids will enjoy running for fun on the Mahopac High school track! Registration for Kids’ runs on day of race only ( a nominal fee for each child).
Red, White and Blue Event
11:00am
Pine Hollow Country Club
6601 Northern Boulevard
Katonah July 4th Spectacular - Pops, Patriots and Fireworks
8:00pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
149 Girdle Ridge Road
Westchester Symphonic Winds with Broadway’s Ryan Silverman. Fireworks Display to Follow.
Larchmont Fourth of July Races
10:00am
Relay races will take place for children and adults. The event is sponsored by the Larchmont Recreation Committee. Sprinklers will be turned on after the races to cool the kids down and refreshments will be served.
Larchmont Fourth of July Concert in Manor Park
July 4, 2014, 7:15pm to 9:00pm
Manor Park, 99 Park Avenue
You can see fireworks from neighboring communities all across Long Island Sound while listening to the music of The Dixie Dandies. Please keep in mind that picnics are not permitted in Manor Park. This event is held rain or shine.
Mahopac
Putnam County Classic Race:
Start: 8 a.m. (sharp!) at Mahopac high school, Mahopac, NY on Baldwin Place road in front of school.
Finish: on Mahopac High School track
Kids’ Run at 10:15 – kids will enjoy running for fun on the Mahopac High school track! Registration for Kids’ runs on day of race only ( a nominal fee for each child).
Mamaroneck
Fireworks
9:00pm
Harbor Island Park
Mamaroneck Avenue and Boston Post Road
10:00am to 4:00pm
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
897 South Columbus Avenue
The outdoor events features music, speeches, refreshments, reading of the Declaration of Independence and told of the historic St. Paul's church bell - 13 times.
July 4, 2014, 10:00am
212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024
Be inspired by the stars and strips of our great flag! Design your own artwork with star sponge paint! Ages: 4 and Younger, 10:00am and 1:00pm
Parade Lineup – 9:00AM
Start - 10:00AM
Parade Route: Starts at NYS Armory on Washington Street, proceeds north on Washington to South Street, east on South Street to Division, south on Division to 2nd Street, West on 2nd to Union Ave, south on Union Ave to main entrance of Depew Park.
July 3 & 4, 2014, 9:30pm at Playland Park
1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
A special salute to Independence Day with spectacular fireworks accompanied by patriotic music.
Fireworks
9:00pm
Harbor Island Park
Mamaroneck Avenue and Boston Post Road
Mount Vernon Independence Day Celebration
10:00am to 4:00pm
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
897 South Columbus Avenue
The outdoor events features music, speeches, refreshments, reading of the Declaration of Independence and told of the historic St. Paul's church bell - 13 times.
Children's Museum Of Manhattan: Little Artist: Fascinating Flags
July 4, 2014, 10:00am
212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024
Be inspired by the stars and strips of our great flag! Design your own artwork with star sponge paint! Ages: 4 and Younger, 10:00am and 1:00pm
47th Annual Peekskill Fire Department July 4 Parade & Fireworks
Parade Lineup – 9:00AM
Start - 10:00AM
Parade Route: Starts at NYS Armory on Washington Street, proceeds north on Washington to South Street, east on South Street to Division, south on Division to 2nd Street, West on 2nd to Union Ave, south on Union Ave to main entrance of Depew Park.
Rye Holiday Fireworks Show
July 3 & 4, 2014, 9:30pm at Playland Park
1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
A special salute to Independence Day with spectacular fireworks accompanied by patriotic music.
Scarsdale July 4th Carnival Day & Firework Spectacular
Carnival Day: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Scarsdale Firework Spectacular 9:15pm. $2.00 entrance fee begins at 5:00PM
Scarsdale Pool Complex
311 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Independence Day Celebration
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate, NY 12584
1:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Celebrate the 4th at two sites hallowed by the soldiers who won our independence. At Knox’s Headquarters, see a small cannon fired at 1:00 & 4:00 PM. At the New Windsor Cantonment, see military firing demonstrations at 2:00 PM.
New Rochelle
9:30pm
A grand firework display, produced by Grucci Family of Fireworks at the New Rochelle waterfront sponsored by New Rochelle Parks and Recreation on July 4th starting at 9:30pm.
Optimum viewing locations include Hudson Park, Five Islands Park, and Municipal Marina upper parking deck.
For more information, please contact the New Rochelle Parks & Recreation Department: (914) 654-2087.
Pound Ridge
Independence Holiday Road Race and Fireworks
July 5, 2014 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Town Park, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Come one, come all! Join family, friends and festivities, Don't forget your picnic supper! The fireworks and music are made possible through your support. To help us maintain this wonderful town celebration.
Carnival Day: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Scarsdale Firework Spectacular 9:15pm. $2.00 entrance fee begins at 5:00PM
Scarsdale Pool Complex
311 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Vails Gate
Independence Day Celebration
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate, NY 12584
1:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Celebrate the 4th at two sites hallowed by the soldiers who won our independence. At Knox’s Headquarters, see a small cannon fired at 1:00 & 4:00 PM. At the New Windsor Cantonment, see military firing demonstrations at 2:00 PM.
New Rochelle
9:30pm
A grand firework display, produced by Grucci Family of Fireworks at the New Rochelle waterfront sponsored by New Rochelle Parks and Recreation on July 4th starting at 9:30pm.
Optimum viewing locations include Hudson Park, Five Islands Park, and Municipal Marina upper parking deck.
For more information, please contact the New Rochelle Parks & Recreation Department: (914) 654-2087.
July 5, 2014
Pound Ridge
Independence Holiday Road Race and Fireworks
July 5, 2014 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Town Park, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Come one, come all! Join family, friends and festivities, Don't forget your picnic supper! The fireworks and music are made possible through your support. To help us maintain this wonderful town celebration.
If you know of other Fourth of July Celebrations in our area, please let us know and we will add them to this list.
