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Hudson Valley's 4th of July Celebrations



A county-by-county list of fireworks and fun!

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"For the land of the free and the home of the brave!"

The Hudson Valley continues its tradition of fireworks and celebrations for Independence Day. Check out our list below to find an event near you.

**Please double check all dates and times before heading out to an event.

west point fireworks
Source: West Point Fireworks

Orange County

July 3

Independence Day Fireworks & Drones. Fireworks & Drones, food trucks, DJ, and live music. Town of Wallkill Golf Course, Circleville. 6pm.

July 4

4th of July Parade. Line up 9am at Circleville Middle School. Step off at 10am. Parade ends at Circleville Park. Circleville. 10am.

Independence Day. Celebrate the 4th at a site hallowed by the soldiers who won our independence. See a small cannon fired at 1 & 4pm. Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site, New Windsor. 1pm.

Independence Day. Celebrate the 4th at a site hallowed by the soldiers who won our independence. See military firing demonstrations at 2pm. New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, New Windsor. 1pm

Independence Day at Fort Montgomery! Witness the ROAR and THUNDER at the Grand Battery when the fort's 6-pounder cannon "Ana" is fired at NOON! 18th century medical presentations, musket-firing demonstrations, and site tours will take place throughout the day. Registration not required. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, Fort Montgomery. 11am.

Independence Day Celebration: Honoring 250 Years of Army Heritage. Honoring the 250th birthday of the United States Army with music and fireworks. Trophy Point, West Point. 7pm.

Pride of the Hudson Fireworks Cruise. Cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands aboard the luxurious Pride of the Hudson on the Hudson River! Your adventure will begin at Pride’s Landing in Newburgh, NY and your captain will narrate the sights along the way! Pride’s Landing, Newburgh. 8pm.

Red, White & BOOM! A Bricktastic Fourth of July celebration and a unique fireworks spectacle for all to enjoy. Weather Plus live music, Fire Dancers, yard games, and Meet & Greet photos with Lady Liberty! Starting at 6pm get your special 3D firework viewing glasses that transforms the fireworks into LEGO bricksat the top of Miniland, Miniland HUB, or the LEGOLAND Theater.? End the night with fireworks beginning at 9:15pm. LEGOLAND New York Resort, Goshen. 10am.

July 5

Washingtonville's Food, Fire and Fun Festival. Kick back, relax and enjoy the Hillbilly Parade Band as you sip on an iced libation! We will have an amazing mix of food with cuisines from across the world. Interesting mix of craft vendors and a truly amazing fire and fireworks show to cap off a great night. Rain date-July 6th. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the festivities! L Vern Allen Park, Washingtonville. 5pm.

July 5 & 6

Great American Weekend. Fun for all ages, 20K people a day stroll the nine-acre village surrounding the First Presbyterian Church. This two-day event offers over 150 Craft Vendors, Live Music, Great Food, Children’s Activities and a fantastic family friendly environment. Plus, the The Great American Weekend Carnival hosted by First Presbyterian Church – fun rides, games, and family-friendly excitement. See the website for all the activities, times and locations. Village of Goshen, Goshen. 11am.


July 3

Independence Day Celebration. The Hudson Valley Renegades are celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States of America the way the founders would have wanted: by playing a baseball game and having our MEGA Fireworks Show afterward! The first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a special Stars & Stripes replica Renegades Jersey. Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls. 6pm.

July 4

Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show. Watch our amazing annual fireworks show on the 4th of July right at the drive-in! Fireworks will be set off after the first movie showing, before the second! Grab a snack from the Grand Shack and enjoy the show. Four Brothers Drive-In Parking Lot, Amenia. 10:30pm.

Free Stewart’s Ice Cream and a Patriotic Craft. Come for a tour of the mansion or a picnic in the park and stay for a complimentary ice-cold treat, courtesy of Stewart's Shops. Make a red, white, and blue boutonniere for your lapel or add it to a hat for a star-spangled holiday look. No registration required for the craft or ice cream. Free and no registration. Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Staatsburg. 1pm.

Independence Day Celebration at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum! The Poughkeepsie Waterfront can’t be beat as a place to see the July 4th fireworks – and MHDM offers the best view with convenient on-site parking! Enjoy front row viewing of the July 4th fireworks along the Hudson River, reserved on-site parking, a covered picnic area (with purchase of a picnic pass), and fun inside the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum before the big show! Price is per car, so pack up the family and friends and come down to the Poughkeepsie Waterfront. Tickets go fast - secure your spot today! Members $60 per car; Non-Members $70 per car. Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, Poughkeepsie. 7pm.

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. Experience the City of Poughkeepsie 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge at eye level to the dazzling display before you. At 6pm, Walkway Over the Hudson will open exclusively to ticket holders. Fireworks will launch between 9-9:30 p.m. Space is strictly limited at this event and tickets required for all attendees. Walkway Members receive discount admission.  Tickets sell out every year and will not be available for purchase on-site during the event. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie. 6pm.

City of Beacon Fourth of July Fireworks. The City of Beacon fireworks display for 2025 will take place at dusk at Memorial Park on Saturday, July 5th. Beacon Memorial Park, Beacon. 8:30pm.

July 5

Outdoor concert and fireworks. The East Fishkill Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Adam and the Newhearts at 7pm. Hear all your rock n' roll favorites from the 50s and 60s, followed by a fireworks show. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Hopewell Recreation Field across from Hockey Rink (near the Davis House), Hopewell Junction. 7pm.

Ulster County

July 4

July 4th Parade and Fireworks. The parade is organized and run by the Saugerties Fire Department and is always a fun and highly popular Saugerties tradition. Attendees can also take in an awesome fireworks display, at the end of what is always an exciting and tiring day. The parade lines up at 10am and steps off at 11am sharp. Traditionally, there is a Saugerties Stallions game scheduled at Cantine Field on July 4th as well.  Starting time is around 6:15pm. And after the parade and before the game, many of the great Village and Town shops and restaurants are open and waiting to give you a 4th of July welcome. The fireworks begin at 10pm, Saugerties. 10am.

Summer Sunset Series. Free outdoor music (bring lawn chairs) before an evening of fireworks on the water Featuring music From Allie Chip and Myself. Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park, Saugerties. 6:30pm.

July 5

Old Fashion Fireworks. Please join us for some old fashion fun and fireworks! Town Field, Highland. 6pm.

Sullivan County

July 4

July 4th Parade. The parade kicks off at noon, in downtown Ellenville. The parade route will be on Canal St. and Center St. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm, at the Joseph Y. Resnick airport. Liberty Square, Ellenville. 12pm.

Other Counties

July 4

Independence Day at Clermont. What was life like for the people of Clermont at the dawn of the Revolutionary War? See reenactors portray the daily life of these colonists through live demonstrations. Take an open house tour of the historic mansion and learn about the whole history of Clermont from one of our experienced guides. Make a historic craft or try out a colonial game. Be entertained by the songs and stories of Thomas Hooker Hanford. Hear readings of Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Enjoy delicious hot food from At First Bite and ice cream from Fortunes. The day will end with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. $15 per vehicle. Cash only. The event ends at 5pm. The park closes at sunset. Registration not required. Clermont State Historic Site, Germantown. 11am.

Peekskill 2025 Summer Concert Series. The City of Peekskill presents the 2025 Summer Concert Series at the Peekskill Riverfront. Bring a blanket/chair, pack a snack, and enjoy music outdoors and watch the sun set on the Hudson River. Live music with Ladies of the 80’s, followed by Fireworks. Peekskill Riverfront, Peekskill. 7pm.

July 6

Southeast Fireworks Extravaganza. Celebrate America with Fireworks in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County. Brewster. 6pm.

6/17/2025



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