Rochester 4th of July Events

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THURSDAY July 3rd, 2008

Fair Haven Fourth of July Celebration: Live entertainment, carnival, food, parades and fireworks. Highlights: Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to dark July 3-5; parade, 7 p.m. July 3; 5K run/walk 9 a.m. July 5; Boat Parade on the Bay, noon July 4; Bayside Cruisers Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 5; Wall of Fire, 9:15 p.m. July 5; Fireworks Spectacular Over the Bay, 10 p.m. July 5. July 3 to 5. Village Park, Main Street (Route 104A), Fair Haven. Free admission. www .fairhavenny.com.

Farmington Independence Day Celebration: Entertainment by Paulsen, Baker and Garvey, fireworks, face painting, jewelry making and food vendors. 7 p.m. July 3. Farmington Town Park, 1000 County Road 8, Farmington. Free.

Irondequoit Fourth of July Celebration: Arts and crafts, live entertainment, parade, games, food and fireworks. Events run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 3 and 4. Highlights: Arts and Crafts Show, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 3 and 4. Mike Kornrich, 3 to 6 p.m. July 3. Dave North Trio, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 3. Street Dance with music by Ruby Shooz, 7 to 11 p.m. July 3. Independence Day Parade, 11 a.m. July 4. Jeff Elliot and Danny Blues, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 4. Paulsen, Baker and Garvey, 6 to 10:30 p.m. July 4. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. July 4. Irondequoit Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave., Irondequoit. Free. (585) 336-6070 or www.irondequoit.org.

Penfield Independence Day Celebration: Live entertainment, food, parade and fireworks show. Highlights: Cruise Night and chicken barbecue, 4 p.m. July 3. Dick Stacy and the Rhythm Aces with the Coupe DeVilles, 5:30 p.m. July 3. Mint Jam, 4 p.m. July 4; Trevor MacDonald Band, 6 p.m. July 4; Brass Taxi, 8 p.m. July 4. Fireworks, 10:15 p.m. July 4. 5 to 10 p.m. July 3; 4 to 11 p.m. July 4. The parade begins at 2 p.m. July 4 at Penfield High School and will end at the Penfield Community Center. Harris Whalen Park, routes 250 and 441, Penfield. Free. www.penfield.org.

Sodus Point Fourth of July Holiday Celebration: Parades, classic car show, arts and crafts, sailboat race, 5K Run, food, activities and fireworks. Various times July 3 and 4. Highlights: Kiddie Parade, 10 a.m. July 3; Antique Car Parade, 7 p.m. July 3; Ring-of-Fire, 9:30 p.m. July 3; fireworks, 10 p.m. July 3 near the West Pier; Breakfast at the Bluff, 7 to 11 a.m. July 4 at Sodus Bay Lighthouse; 5K Run, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 4; Children's Fun Run, 10:30 a.m., July 4; Arts and crafts show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4, at Sodus Bay Lighthouse; Gap Mangione and His Big Band, 2 to 4 p.m. July 4, at the Lighthouse. Village of Sodus Point, Route 14 (north of Route 104). Free. www.greatsodusbay.org or www.soduspointlighthouse .org.
Warsaw Firemen's Fourth of July Carnival: Carnival rides and games, parade, music, food and fireworks. Events begin at noon July 3 and 4. Highlights: Parade, 7 p.m. July 3; Fireworks, 10:30 p.m. July 4. Warsaw Village Park, Liberty Street, Warsaw. Call for details. (585) 786-2468 or www.warsawfire department.com.

Friday July 4th, 2008

Canandaigua's Independence Day Parade and Family Picnic: The parade begins at 10 a.m. July 4 near the Ontario County Courthouse on Main Street (Route 332) and proceeds south to the lake and Kershaw Park. The Community Picnic runs from noon to 11 p.m. at Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Drive. Events include live entertainment, food vendors and fireworks. Highlights: Skull, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Dom and Friends, 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Flint Creek, 5 to 7 p.m.; Synergy, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and 10 to 11 p.m.; Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Main Street, Canandaigua. Free admission. www .canandaigua-events.org.
Chil-E Festival: Arts and crafts, live entertainment, wine tastings, games, food, parade, fireworks and activities. Highlights: Carol and the Impalas, 1 to 4 p.m.; Parade, 5 p.m.; Redline Zydeco, 6:30 p.m.; Joey T and the Formula, 8:30 p.m.; Fireworks, 10 p.m. Noon to 10 p.m. July 4. Sites along Chili Avenue (Route 33A), near Paul Road, Chili. Free admission. (585) 889-4680 or www.townofchili.org.

Independence Day Celebration: 19th-century-style event with parades, pageants, music, performances and an immigration and naturalization ceremony. There is also an 1837-style picnic available for an additional charge. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford. Free with museum admission. Picnic $15, $7.50 ages 4-16. Reservations recommended. Picnic basket, $13 per person while supplies last. (585) 538-6822 or www.gcv.org.

Springwater Gala: Live entertainment, children's games, arts and crafts displays, classic car show, tractor pull and chicken barbecue. Events run from 8 to 11 p.m. July 4; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 5; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6. Highlights: Street dance, 8 to 11 p.m. July 4; Pancake breakfast, 7 to 10:30 a.m. July 5 and 6; Kiddie Carnival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 5 and 6; Fireman's Parade, 4 p.m. July 5; Harry and Ken Reynolds, 7:30 to 10 p.m. July 5; Fireworks, 10 p.m. July 5; Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 6; Kiddie Tractor Pull, 1:30 p.m. July 6; Jim Kimball 2:30 to 5 p.m. July 6. Larry J. Canute Community Memorial Park, School Street (off Route 15, behind American Legion Post), Springwater. Free admission and parking.
Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast, entertainment by the Dundee High School Symphonic Steel Drum Band; learn about flying, aircraft displays. Airplane rides available. No landing fees. Breakfast 6 to 11:30 a.m. July 4. Penn Yan Airport, 2487 Old Bath Road, Penn Yan. $8; $4 children. (315) 536-4533 or www.pennyanflyingclub.com.

Breakfast on the Bluff: Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit and beverage. All proceeds will help sponsor summer youth programs along with lighthouse activities. 7 to 11 a.m. July 4. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, 7606 Ontario St., Sodus Point. Call for details. (315) 483-4936 or www.sodus baylighthouse.org.

Perinton/Fairport Fourth of July Celebration: Parade, entertainment, 5 Mile Run, food and activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4. Highlights: Firecracker Five Mile Race, 8:30 a.m., begins at Whitney and O'Conner roads. Parade, 10 a.m., forms at Whitney Road and North Main Street (Route 250); it proceeds south on Main Street to West Church Street and then to Perinton Community Park. Party in the Park, featuring music by the Skycoasters, food and activities. Noon to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Perinton Park, Route 31F at O'Connor Road, Perinton. Free. www.fairportpartnership.org.

An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July: Entertainment, cake walk, historical readings, food and activities; presented by the Western Monroe Historical Society. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4. Morgan-Manning House, 151 Main St., Brockport. Free. (585) 637-3645.

Lyndonville Lions Club's Fourth of July Celebration: Live entertainment, arts and crafts, games, chicken barbecue, parade and fireworks. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4. Highlights: Parade, noon; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.; fireworks, 10 p.m. Lyndonville High School, Housel Avenue at Route 63, Lyndonville, Orleans County. Free.

Go Arts' Fourth of July Picnic in the Park: Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and children's activities; presented by Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council. Noon to 5 p.m. July 4. Centennial Park, North and State streets, Batavia. Free admission. (585) 343-9313 or www.goart.org.

Brighton Fourth of July Celebration: Carnival rides and games, live entertainments, pony rides, food and fireworks. Highlights: The Skycoasters, 8 to 9:45 p.m.; fireworks, 9:50 p.m. 2:30 to 10 p.m. July 4. Meridian Centre Park, 700 Meridian Centre Blvd. (off South Winton Road), Brighton. Free admission. (585) 784-5260 or www.townof brighton.org.

Henrietta July Fourth Celebration: Live entertainment, pony rides, children's games, arts and crafts, food, fireworks and family activities. Sponsored by Henrietta Recreation Department. 3 to 10 p.m. July 4. Fireworks begin at 9:40 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 595 Calkins Road, Henrietta. Free admission. (585) 359-2540 or www .townofhenrietta.org.

Spirit of America Independence Day Celebration: Live entertainment, inflatable games, face painting, food, fireworks and activities. 3 to 10:30 p.m. July 4. Highlights: Mighty St. Joe's Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, 9 p.m.; Fireworks, 10 p.m. Grace and Truth SportsPark, 373 N. Greece Road, Greece. Free. www.thespiritofamerica.info.

Seneca Falls Fourth of July Celebration: Games for children and adults, pie-eating contest, face painting, food, clowns, magic show, American music tribute and fireworks display. 5 to 10 p.m. July 4. Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Vince's Park, Old State Road (corner of routes 318 and 5 and 20), Seneca Falls. Free admission. www.senecafalls.com.

Lima Fourth of July Celebration: Fireworks display begins at 9:45 p.m. July 4. Mark Tubbs Village Park, Ziegler Drive, off Route 15A, Lima. Free. (585) 582-1070.

Rochester's Fourth of July Celebration: Fireworks display in downtown Rochester. 10 p.m. July 4. Launch site is Troup Howell Ramp off the Inner Loop (Interstate 490) over the Genesee River. Free. www.cityofrochester.gov.

Saturday July 5th, 2008

York-Leicester Field Day: Entertainment, games, historical displays, children's activities, fly-over by the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group (weather permitting) and fireworks. 7 to 10 p.m. July 5 (rain date July 6). Fireworks at dusk. York Central School, Route 63, Greigsville. Free. (585) 243-0184, (585) 382-3460, (585) 243-2238.

Sunday July 6th, 2008

Spirit of America Day: Patriotic songs and music celebrating the nation's birthday. Noon to 7 p.m. July 6. Ontario Beach Park, Lake and Beach avenues. Free. (585) 865-3320 or www.cityofrochester.gov.