Fireworks Near Me: Southeast July 4th Events 2023

SOUTHEAST, NY — Independence Day is here, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on around Brewster for 2023.

We gathered up fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening close by so you can start planning now.

Here's what's still in store locally to celebrate July Fourth:

Wappingers Falls: The Hudson Valley Renegades are hosting a special Super Fireworks Show after the July 3 game against the Wilmington Blue Rocks to celebrate Independence Day. For more information, go here.

You also should check out:

The West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring. From 1818 to 1911, one of the country’s most important ironworks filled nearly every inch of this ravine. Explore one of America’s most important early industrial sites at this "outdoor museum." Free and open year-round, dawn to dusk. See the brochure for details and directions.

Don’t miss your chance to see fireworks at eye level from 212 feet above the Hudson River on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. On July 4, Walkway Over the Hudson will be open to ticket holders for an unobstructed view of the City of Poughkeepsie fireworks display. Space is strictly limited at this event and tickets required for all attendees. Children 12 and under are free but must reserve a ticket online in advance for admittance. Tickets sell out every year and will not be available for purchase on-site during the event. Secure your tickets at walkway.org/firworks.

Playland in Rye: Playland will be open with the amusement park hours from 11 am to 10 pm, as well as Playland Beach & Pool from 10 am to 6 pm. Fireworks for both nights on July 3 and 4 will begin at 9:15 pm. Playland's new installation, the Play! Verse, includes different thematic rooms that feature LED light shows, interactive infinity mirror tricks, and more, creating a multi-sensory and dynamic photo ops for all.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show 2023 begins at 8 p.m. on NBC and streamed on Peacock. Stars, music, fireworks from barges in the East River.

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