Seasonal & Holidays

July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Peekskill, Cortlandt

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the Hudson Valley.

Here is a rundown on Independence Day celebrations around the Hudson Valley.
Here is a rundown on Independence Day celebrations around the Hudson Valley. (Shutterstock)

PEEKSKILL-CORTLANDT, NY — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening around Peekskill and Cortlandt so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 around Cortlandt and Peekskill:

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Mid-Hudson Valley

Goshen: Red, White & BOOM! at Legoland New York Resort in Goshen. Monday, July 4. All activities are included in the cost of admission to the resort. For more information, go here.

Montgomery: 2022 Freedom Fest Fireworks will be held Friday, July 29 in Thomas Bull Memorial Park. Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk. There will be live music and a variety of food trucks. For more information, go here.

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Poughkeepsie: Fireworks Over the Hudson River, Walkway Over the Hudson, Monday, July 4. Fireworks start around 9:30 p.m. Tickets required to be on the Walkway during the event. For more information, go here.

Wappingers Falls: The Hudson Valley Renegades is hosting fireworks shows after every Friday and Saturday home game with a special Super Fireworks Show after the Sunday, July 3 to celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks Show dates include July 1-3, 15-16, 29-30, Aug. 12-13, 26-27 and Sept.2-3. For more information, go here.

Westchester

Lewisboro: 22nd Annual Fireworks Spectacular, Onatru Farm Park; June 25 9:25 p.m. (rain date June 28); Kids’ activities, food trucks, live music; park opens at 5 p.m. Cars are $20.

Mamaroneck: The Fireworks Display in Harbor Island Park will begin after sunset around 9:15 - 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4. (Rain date is Tues., July 5.) The Firemen's Carnival will take place each evening, between 6:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. from Friday, June 24, through Tuesday, July 5, in Harbor Island Park.

Mount Vernon: St. Paul's Church July 4, 10:45 a.m. The annual Independence Day celebration, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence and tolling, 13 times, of the historic St. Paul's church bell. There will also be refreshments and music. Keynote speaker is scheduled to be Dr. Larry Spruill, longtime City Historian of Mt. Vernon (NY) and a Professor (Emerita) of History at Morehouse College.

Ossining: Ossining kicks off its summer RiverJam Friday night concert series July 1 with live music, food trucks and fireworks on the waterfront at Engel Park.

Port Chester: The 2022 Fireworks Celebration on July 4th with a special performance by the Westchester Brassmen. Along with the Town of Rye and the Village of Rye Brook, the Village of Port Chester extends gratitude to Neri's Bakery for once again being the grand sponsor for this year's Firework event at Port Chester H.S. Doors open for performance 7 p.m.. Fireworks 8:30 p.m.

Pound Ridge: Fireworks Night July 2, 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Town Park at 199 Westchester Ave.; food trucks, music; parking permits must be purchased in advance at Pound Ridge Police Department; free for residents; $30/car non-residents

Rye: Rye Playland Fridays and July 4 Enjoy a beautiful fireworks show at Playland beginning 4th of July weekend and continuing all summer long. Working with Special FX Wizard, Playland will be bringing high energetic fireworks displays once again. With an increased fallout area this year, the display will fill the sky over the park with breathtaking scenes, including gold willows from approximately 500' in the sky cascading down as if to touch the ground. The show will also include crowd favorites like glowing red hearts, twinkly smiling faces and other impressive effects. Show times: July 2nd-4th at 9:15 pm, and on every Friday following.

Somers: The Town of Somers Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, Saturday, June 25 (rain date June 26), Reis Park, 4 p.m. until fireworks.

Sleepy Hollow: Fourth of July Fireworks, Sunday, July 4, starting at dusk. Fireworks may be seen from any of the village parks in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

Valhalla: The Westchester County Music Fest and Fireworks, Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, Sunday, July 3. Pre-concert entertainment starts at 5 p.m.; fireworks, about 9:15 p.m.

White Plains: Independence Day Celebration, Friday, July 1, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at White Plains High School. Free.

Putnam

Southeast: Fireworks are back! The Town of Southeast Fireworks Committee, a team of volunteers from local government, business, and civic organizations, present a fireworks “extravaganza” June 3 on Independence Way. To help, consider donating to the committee.

New York City

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show 2022 begins at 8 p.m. on NBC and streamed on Peacock featuring the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus plus a lot more. The fireworks go off around 9:25 p.m. from barges in the East River.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or municipalities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.


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