July 4th Events

Albany New York

Be Sure to Check With Event Organizers For Changes and Cancelations

THURSDAY July 3rd, 2008
Independence Day Celebration

When: Today, 3 p.m.

Where: Saratoga Gaming and Raceway

Contact: http://www.saratogagamingandraceway.com

Featuring carnival-style food, live harness racing, a free fireworks display and the WGNA Kid-Zone.
Summer Jam & Fireworks

When: Today, 6:30 p.m.; fireworks, 10 p.m.

Where: East Field Stadium Complex

Cost: $3

Contact: http://www.cityofglensfalls.com/CurrentEvents.asp?EID=971

Live music, food, fireworks and more.
Sand Lake SummerFest

When:
DATEDAYTIME
TodayJuly 3
FridayJuly 4
SaturdayJuly 5
SundayJuly 6

Where: Butler Park

Contact: 674-8407, http://www.SandLakeKiwanis.org

A four-day long festival featuring carnival booths, food, rides, a battle of the bands contest, parade, 5K road race, tennis tournament, talent show, food, beer garden, fireworks and performances by Groove Syndicate and Aged in the Hills.
Friday July 4th, 2008
Fourth of July Family Fest

When: Friday, July 4, 3-11 p.m.

Where: Columbia County Fairgrounds

Cost: $5; children 3 and younger, free

Contact: 392-2121

Fireworks, Skeeter Creek Band, free kiddie rides, magician, climbing wall, hay maze, food and loads of family fun.
Price Chopper's Fourth of July on the Plaza

When: Friday, July 4, 2-10 p.m.

Where: Empire State Plaza

Cost: Free

Contact: 474-5987, http://www.empirestateplaza.org
Clifton Park Fourth of July Celebration

When: Friday, July 4, Noon-dark

Where: Clifton Common

Cost: Free

Contact: 371-6667, http://www.cliftonpark.org

Entertainment, activities, food and fireworks at dusk.
Cobleskill Fourth of July Celebration

When: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m.

Where: Village of Cobleskill

Contact: http://www.schohariechamber.com

The day's activities include a parade, concert by Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers at Veteran's Park, chicken barbeque on East Main Street and fireworks at the Fairgrounds.
Bolton Landing Fourth of July celebration

When: Friday, July 4, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Rogers Memorial Park

Cost: Free

Contact: http://www.boltonchamber.com
Saratoga's All-American Celebration

When:
DATEDAYTIME
FridayJuly 48:30 a.m.-dusk
SaturdayJuly 510 a.m.-10 p.m.
SundayJuly 611 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Various locations in Saratoga Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: http://www.saratoga.com/news/all-american-celebration.cfm

Celebrate America's Independence Day with a three-day event in the Spa City, featuring fireworks, races, Revolutionary War encampments, a parade, live music and entertainment, a patriotic pooch event, tours, a car show, an All-American BBQ Festival & All-American Dessert Festival and more.
Schodack Fourth of July Fest

When: Friday, July 4, 5-9 p.m.

Where: House of Praise

Cost: Free

Contact: 477-8747, http://houseofpraise.cc

Family event includes fireworks, music, a bouncy bounce, clowns, a climbing wall, food, a Battle of the Bands and more.
Lake George Fourth of July fireworks

When: Friday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Where: Village of Lake George

Cost: Free

Contact: http://www.lakegeorge.com
Saturday July 5th, 2008
Belleayre Festival Orchestra with Ronan Tynan

When: Saturday, July 5, 8 p.m.

Where: Belleayre Music Festival - Belleayre Music Festival

Contact: (800) 942-6904

The Irish Tenor is on board for this year's opening concert, followed by fireworks.
Steamboat Meet

When: Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Where: Waterford Harbor Visitor Center

Contact: 233-9123

Steamboats ply the waters of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers in this event that features tours, boat rides, displays, children’s activities, music, vendors, food and fireworks.
OTHERS
Chamber Night at the Tri-City Valley Cats

When: Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m.

Where: Joseph L. Bruno Stadium

Cost: Adults, $18; children 12 and younger, $15

Contact: 828-4417, http:// www.columbiachamber-ny.com

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce members and their families are invited to watch the Tri-City Valley Cats take on the Williamsport Crosscutters. Included in the ticket price is a pre-game picnic and fireworks display after the game.
Light up the Night

When: Friday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Saratoga National Golf Club

Contact: 262-3421

Albany Medical Center's annual fundraising event to benefit the department of emergency medicine, featuring catered food, live music and fireworks.
Athens Street Festival

When: Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Downtown Athens

Cost: Free

Contact: http://www.athensstreetfestival.com

Twelve bands, magician, ventriloquist, balloon clown, face painting, craft and food vendors, fireworks, car/truck/cycle show, Hudson Athens Lighthouse tours and carriage and carnival rides.
Wilton Community Day

When: Saturday, July 12, Noon-8 p.m.

Where: Gavin Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 584-9455, http://www.townofwilton.com

Featuring live music, the presentation of community service awards, a 1k fun run for kids, fireworks, kids activities, rides, the Wilton Cup Championship baseball and soccer tournaments and a car show.
Canalfest 2008

When:
DATEDAYTIME
SaturdayJuly 12Times vary by location
SundayJuly 13Times vary by location

Where: Locks 7-12

Cost: Free

Contact: http://www.Lock7-12canalfest.com

This event featuring music, dancing, a boat parade, tours, skydiving and fireworks takes place at six sites along the Erie Canal in Schenectady and Montgomery Counties: Stockade Historic District, Schenectady; Freedom Park/Collins Park, Scotia; Ma'alwyck Park, Glenville; Mabee Farm Historic Site, Rotterdam Junction; Riverlink Park, Amsterdam; Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Fort Hunter.

 

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