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Celebrate the Fourth with these fireworks
By THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original Publication: June 29, 2007)
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang. If you plan properly, you can watch fireworks from July 2nd to the Fourth this year. Of course, this may be the year you join the crowds in the city for Macy's fireworks on the Fourth. To learn more about where to view Macy's Fourth of July fireworks, visit the Web site at www1.macys.com, or call Macy's hotline at 212-494-4495.
Today
Bear Mountain: Pre-Fourth of July celebration with fireworks. Free. Parking: $6. 6 p.m. Bear Mountain State Park, Junction of Route 9W and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. 845-786-2701.
July 2
White Plains: Children's stage and entertainment, inflatable rides, food and fireworks. Free. 6-10 p.m. White Plains High School, 550 North St. 914-422-1200.
July 3
Haverstraw: Concert and fireworks. Concert featuring the Rockland County Concert Band at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 4. Free. 6 p.m. Bowline Point Park, off Samsondale Road. 845-429-2200.
Ossining: Concert and fireworks. Concert featuring Channel One band, followed by fireworks. Free. 7 p.m. Louis Engel Waterfront Park, end of Main Street. 914-941-3189.
Rye: Fireworks. Free. Parking: $5. 9:15 p.m. Playland Amusement Park, Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95). 914-813-7000.
Valhalla: Music fest and fireworks. Featuring the Westchester Philharmonic performing, followed by fireworks. Pre-concert entertainment at 6:30 p.m. with the Cal Payne Project. Free. 8 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Bronx River Parkway. 914-864-7275.
West Nyack: Family music festival and fireworks. Performance by The Teenagers. In case of rain, concert will be held in the school auditorium. Fireworks rain date: July 11. Free. 8 p.m. Clarkstown South High School, Demarest Mill Road. 845-639-6200.
July 4
Buchanan: Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Speaker: Mayor Daniel E. O'Neill. Free. 9 a.m. Buchanan Village Hall, 236 Tate Ave. 914-737-1033.
Cold Spring: Independence Day service. Free. 10 a.m. Mekeel's Corners Chapel Association, 321 Route 301. 845-265-3902.
Croton-on-Hudson: Independence Day 1806. Reading of the Declaration of Independence, parade, patriotic speeches and songs, military re-enactors. $12, $10 seniors, $6 age 5-17, free children under 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Van Cortlandt Manor, South Riverside Avenue, off Route 9, Croton Point Avenue exit. 914-271-8981.
Dobbs Ferry: Fishing derby, fun and fireworks. Featuring a fishing derby for age 7-15 years from 9 a.m.-noon, flag-raising ceremony at noon, inflatable slide and jumping castle at 1 p.m., music at 2 p.m. with Joe Rooney and fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Waterfront Park, on the Hudson River. 914-693-2203.
Katonah: Independence Day celebration. Reading of the Declaration of Independence and patriotic music on the front lawn. Free. 11 a.m. John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22. 914-232-5651.
Kent: Fireworks. Free. 8:30 p.m. Lake Carmel Fire Department, 851 Route 52. 845-225-2067.
Mamaroneck: Fireworks. Free. 9 p.m. Harbor Island Park, Boston Post Road. 914-777-7754.
Mount Vernon: Independence Day celebration. Music, speeches, refreshments. Free. 10:30 a.m. St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave. 914-667-4116.
New Rochelle: Spark the Sound fireworks. Fireworks can be seen from all waterfront parks including Five Islands and Davenport. Free. 9:30 p.m. Hudson Park, Hudson Park Road. 914-654-2087.
Nyack: Fireworks. Free. 9 p.m. Nyack Memorial Park, Depew and Piermont. 845-358-0548.
Pearl River: Concert and fireworks. Concert featuring Silence the Feedback Band, Sunrise Band, Fantasy Bandstarts. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Presentation of the Al Carpentieri Community Service Award to Michael Bongiorno and Frederick Schroeder. Rain site: Pearl River High School. Fireworks rain date: July 6. Free. 4:45 p.m. The Gazebo, Central Avenue. 845-536-3639.
Peekskill: Concert and fireworks. Rain date: July 5. Free. 6 p.m. Riverfront Green Park, Route 9 and Hudson Avenue. 914-736-2000.
Port Chester: July Fourth celebration. Community service and appreciation awards will be presented. Music and dancing. Fireworks following. Free. 7:30 p.m. Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Road. 914-939-8291.
Rye: Fireworks. Free. Parking: $10. 9:15 p.m. Playland Amusement Park, Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95). 914-813-7000.
Scarsdale: Concert and fireworks. The Westchester Band performs, followed by fireworks. Rain date: July 5. $2. 7:30 p.m. Scarsdale Municipal Pool, 311 Mamaroneck Road. 914-722-1292.
Sleepy Hollow: Fireworks. Free. 8 p.m. Former General Motors plant site, Beekman Avenue and River Street. 914-366-5106.
Southeast: Concert and fireworks. DJ Dieter of Sounds Unlimited performs. Rain date: July 5. Free. 6 p.m. Scolpino Park, Doansburg Road. 845-279-3915.
Stony Point: Family Concert by the Campfire. Parking: $5. 7:30 p.m. Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse State Historic Site, Route 9W. 845-786-2521.
Tarrytown: Independence Day 1856. Dramatic presentations, speeches, period music and traditional country dancing. $12, $10 seniors, $6 age 5-17, free for children under 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunnyside, West Sunnyside Lane. 914-631-8200.
Tarrytown: Concert and fireworks. Free. 7 p.m. Pierson Park, next to the Metro-North station. 914-631-8347.
Yonkers: Fireworks. Free. 8 p.m. Recreation Pier on the Hudson River, Foot of Main Street. 914-377-6300.
By THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original Publication: June 29, 2007)
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang. If you plan properly, you can watch fireworks from July 2nd to the Fourth this year. Of course, this may be the year you join the crowds in the city for Macy's fireworks on the Fourth. To learn more about where to view Macy's Fourth of July fireworks, visit the Web site at www1.macys.com, or call Macy's hotline at 212-494-4495.
Today
Bear Mountain: Pre-Fourth of July celebration with fireworks. Free. Parking: $6. 6 p.m. Bear Mountain State Park, Junction of Route 9W and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. 845-786-2701.
July 2
White Plains: Children's stage and entertainment, inflatable rides, food and fireworks. Free. 6-10 p.m. White Plains High School, 550 North St. 914-422-1200.
July 3
Haverstraw: Concert and fireworks. Concert featuring the Rockland County Concert Band at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 4. Free. 6 p.m. Bowline Point Park, off Samsondale Road. 845-429-2200.
Ossining: Concert and fireworks. Concert featuring Channel One band, followed by fireworks. Free. 7 p.m. Louis Engel Waterfront Park, end of Main Street. 914-941-3189.
Rye: Fireworks. Free. Parking: $5. 9:15 p.m. Playland Amusement Park, Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95). 914-813-7000.
Valhalla: Music fest and fireworks. Featuring the Westchester Philharmonic performing, followed by fireworks. Pre-concert entertainment at 6:30 p.m. with the Cal Payne Project. Free. 8 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Bronx River Parkway. 914-864-7275.
West Nyack: Family music festival and fireworks. Performance by The Teenagers. In case of rain, concert will be held in the school auditorium. Fireworks rain date: July 11. Free. 8 p.m. Clarkstown South High School, Demarest Mill Road. 845-639-6200.
July 4
Buchanan: Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Speaker: Mayor Daniel E. O'Neill. Free. 9 a.m. Buchanan Village Hall, 236 Tate Ave. 914-737-1033.
Cold Spring: Independence Day service. Free. 10 a.m. Mekeel's Corners Chapel Association, 321 Route 301. 845-265-3902.
Croton-on-Hudson: Independence Day 1806. Reading of the Declaration of Independence, parade, patriotic speeches and songs, military re-enactors. $12, $10 seniors, $6 age 5-17, free children under 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Van Cortlandt Manor, South Riverside Avenue, off Route 9, Croton Point Avenue exit. 914-271-8981.
Dobbs Ferry: Fishing derby, fun and fireworks. Featuring a fishing derby for age 7-15 years from 9 a.m.-noon, flag-raising ceremony at noon, inflatable slide and jumping castle at 1 p.m., music at 2 p.m. with Joe Rooney and fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Waterfront Park, on the Hudson River. 914-693-2203.
Katonah: Independence Day celebration. Reading of the Declaration of Independence and patriotic music on the front lawn. Free. 11 a.m. John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22. 914-232-5651.
Kent: Fireworks. Free. 8:30 p.m. Lake Carmel Fire Department, 851 Route 52. 845-225-2067.
Mamaroneck: Fireworks. Free. 9 p.m. Harbor Island Park, Boston Post Road. 914-777-7754.
Mount Vernon: Independence Day celebration. Music, speeches, refreshments. Free. 10:30 a.m. St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave. 914-667-4116.
New Rochelle: Spark the Sound fireworks. Fireworks can be seen from all waterfront parks including Five Islands and Davenport. Free. 9:30 p.m. Hudson Park, Hudson Park Road. 914-654-2087.
Nyack: Fireworks. Free. 9 p.m. Nyack Memorial Park, Depew and Piermont. 845-358-0548.
Pearl River: Concert and fireworks. Concert featuring Silence the Feedback Band, Sunrise Band, Fantasy Bandstarts. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Presentation of the Al Carpentieri Community Service Award to Michael Bongiorno and Frederick Schroeder. Rain site: Pearl River High School. Fireworks rain date: July 6. Free. 4:45 p.m. The Gazebo, Central Avenue. 845-536-3639.
Peekskill: Concert and fireworks. Rain date: July 5. Free. 6 p.m. Riverfront Green Park, Route 9 and Hudson Avenue. 914-736-2000.
Port Chester: July Fourth celebration. Community service and appreciation awards will be presented. Music and dancing. Fireworks following. Free. 7:30 p.m. Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Road. 914-939-8291.
Rye: Fireworks. Free. Parking: $10. 9:15 p.m. Playland Amusement Park, Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95). 914-813-7000.
Scarsdale: Concert and fireworks. The Westchester Band performs, followed by fireworks. Rain date: July 5. $2. 7:30 p.m. Scarsdale Municipal Pool, 311 Mamaroneck Road. 914-722-1292.
Sleepy Hollow: Fireworks. Free. 8 p.m. Former General Motors plant site, Beekman Avenue and River Street. 914-366-5106.
Southeast: Concert and fireworks. DJ Dieter of Sounds Unlimited performs. Rain date: July 5. Free. 6 p.m. Scolpino Park, Doansburg Road. 845-279-3915.
Stony Point: Family Concert by the Campfire. Parking: $5. 7:30 p.m. Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse State Historic Site, Route 9W. 845-786-2521.
Tarrytown: Independence Day 1856. Dramatic presentations, speeches, period music and traditional country dancing. $12, $10 seniors, $6 age 5-17, free for children under 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunnyside, West Sunnyside Lane. 914-631-8200.
Tarrytown: Concert and fireworks. Free. 7 p.m. Pierson Park, next to the Metro-North station. 914-631-8347.
Yonkers: Fireworks. Free. 8 p.m. Recreation Pier on the Hudson River, Foot of Main Street. 914-377-6300.