Commemorating the 4th of July
We've listed some events happening in the tri-state area below. We will continue to add events as we learn of them.
New York City:
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
The spectacular Macy's July 4th fireworks display is a New York tradition -- and you have to see it to truly appreciate it.
The 2008 Macy's fireworks show will feature more than 120,000 colorful bursts of pyrotechnic color over New York City. The theme for this year's show is "America Dances" and the musical score will feature dance-themed tunes, including a rendition of "Save the Last Dance for Me" with soloist Katherine McPhee.
The 2008 Macy's fireworks will be launched from the traditional location on the East River between 10th and 23rd Streets and from a location near the South Street Seaport.The celebration will begin at 7:00 pm with the first firework set to explode into color over the East River at approximately 9:20 pm.
Long Island:
There are many ways to celebrate the 4th of July on Long Island, from fireworks to parades to carnivals to races.
L.I. Ducks Fireworks Extravaganzas Citibank Park in Central Islip Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 when the Ducks vs. Bridgeport Bluefish. Games begin at 7:05 p.m.
Brookhaven 4th of July Celebration
The Brookhaven Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville
Friday, July 4; doors open at 5:30 p.m., showtime is at 7 p.m.
Jones Beach Fireworks Spectacular
Jones Beach State Park
Friday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks and Police Car Demolition Derby
Riverhead Raceway
Saturday, July 5 at 5:30 p.m. (raindate for fireworks: July 12); gates open at 3 p.m.
Parades
These parades are all on Friday July 4:
Patchogue: Main Street at 10:30 a.m.
Port Jefferson: Main Street at 10 a.m.
Southampton, Main Street at 10 a.m.
Fairs/Carnivals
East Islip Fire Department Carnival
Connetquot Avenue
Friday, July 4 through Monday, July 7
Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Friday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Picnic behind the Noon Inn as you listen to fiddlers and commemorate the holiday as you would have in 1865.
Races
Bellmore Striders Independence Day Run
Pettit Avenue in Bellmore
Friday, July 4: One-mile youth run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the four-mile run begins at 9 a.m.; check-in before 8:30 a.m.
Shoreham-Wading River July 4th Race
Friday, July 4: One-mile run begins at 8 a.m. and 5K run begins at 8:30 a.m.
Miller Avenue School on Miller Avenue in Shoreham.
Southampton Firecracker 8K
Agawam Park, Southampton Village
Sunday, July 6 at 8:30 a.m.
Massapequa Firecracker 5K
Brady Park in Massapequa
Sunday, July 6 at 5 p.m.
New Jersey:
HUDSON COUNTY JERSEY CITY: 3:00 p.m. concert starts at Liberty State Park. Fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. BERGEN COUNTY
RIDGEWOOD: Festivities will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at Wilsey Square and continue with a parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. Monroe Street and Godwin Avenue and ending at Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue.
RIVER EDGE: A parade led by grand marshal and retired police chief Ronald Starace will step off at 11 a.m. at Bogert Road and continue to Continental Avenue.
RINGWOOD: Festivities at Ringwood Manor in Ringwood State Park will begin at 2 p.m. with a Revolutionary War militia muster by reenactors and continue at 2:30 with a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a flag raising, ceremonial musket volley and ringing of the manor house bell.
RUTHERFORD: Celebrations begin with the Baby Parade for Rutherford children 5 and younger at 10 a.m. in Lincoln Park. Fireworks at 9:15 at Memorial Park Diamonds.
PARAMUS: Celebrations will begin at 9 a.m. with a parade from Fairview Avenue and Century Road to Memorial School.
GLEN ROCK: A parade with the theme "Glen Rock Goes Green" will take place 9:30 a.m. at Harristown Road and Hamilton Avenue
ORADELL: A parade will be at 9 a.m. Oradell Avenue and Third Street and end at Memorial Field on Prospect Avenue
RIDGEFIELD PARK: Observances begin at 7:30 a.m. with a flag-raising by the Boy Scouts at Memorial Plaza, Euclid Avenue at Mount Vernon Street. The main parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Hudson Avenue and Preston Street and end at Brewster Park.
TENAFLY: Fireworks display at 9 p.m. at Tenafly High School on Columbus Drive.
HACKENSACK: Festivities are planned in Foschini Park off River Street 3:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m
LYNDHURST: Festivities for residents will begin at 6 p.m. behind the little league fields on Riverside Avenue. Fireworks display at dusk. ESSEX COUNTY BLOOMFIELD: The gates will open at Foley Field at 5 p.m. for an evening of music, food and fireworks. Jersey Sound will cover hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Children and children of all ages will have the chance to enjoy the kids' carnival and face painting. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
MONTCLAIR: The Independence Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Bloomfield Avenue and S. Fullerton Avenue in Mountainside Park where The Kootz will rock until the 9 p.m. fireworks.
MAPLEWOOD: The 106th annual Maplewood July 4th celebration will open at 8 a.m. in Ricalton Square. The Push Pedal Pull Parade kicks off at 8:15 a.m.
MILBURN: An Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration will begin at Taylor Park at 9 a.m. with a flag raising and Patriot Award presentation. The Bike-Trike-Stroller Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. PASSAIC COUNTY CLIFTON: A fireworks display will begin at dusk at the Clifton Schools Stadium in the park. MORRIS COUNTY MOUNTAIN LAKES: 9:30 a.m. Annual 4th of July Fun Races at the Mountain Lakes Club, 18 Lake Drive. Races begin at 10 a.m. A fireworks display over Mountain Lake is planned at 9:00 p.m..
MENDHAM: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mendham Twp. annual 4th of July Parade in Brookside. MONMOUTH COUNTY ASBURY PARK: A parade starts downtown at the intersection of Cookman and Grand Avenues at 1:00, and will end with awards at the stairs to the newly renovated Paramount Theatre. Then at 7 p.m. Country singers Arlen Steils and Rick Barry, will perform a free concert on a stage on the Fifth Avenue beach. Fireworks will be launched off the Third Avenue Beach, with the best viewing at the Fifth Avenue Beach, around 9:00 p.m.
Westchester & Putnam Counties
Orange County
Connecticut:
STREET CLOSINGS AND DETOURS on the 4th
Manhattan Closures:
Detours:
Brooklyn Closures
8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Queens Expressway: Remains open to traffic
Williamsburg & Manhattan Bridges: Remains open to traffic
PEDESTRIAN ONLY ACCESS TO FDR DRIVE
Old Slip and Water Street; Pearl and Frankfort Streets; Houston Street; 6th and 10th Streets including overpasses to East River Park; 14th Street; 20th Street; 23rd Street; 25th Street; 34th Street; 38th Street; 41st Street; 42nd Street; 48th Street; 49th Street; 53rd Street.
