4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations in the Hudson Valley 2026
Looking for a full list of 4th of July fireworks, parades, and events in the Hudson Valley for America's 250th Anniversary! We've got the scoop on where you can find all the festivities for 2026! If you are looking for Fireworks, family-friendly festivals, live music, food trucks, parades, and more -- here's where to celebrate the 4th of July! If we are missing an event, you can send it to us here.
Below is a map of all of the places you'll be able to find fireworks shows across the Hudson Valley. Below the map, we have a complete list of events happening with and without fireworks in the Hudson Valley region.
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Where to See Fireworks in The Hudson Valley
Map Guide:
Red Star: Before July 4th
Black: On July 4th
Blue: After July 4
2026 Hudson Valley Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations
*An asterisk indicates a 4th of July event or festival that does not include fireworks.
4TH OF JULY EVENTS & FIREWORKS FOR DUTCHESS COUNTY
Amenia, NY
Four Brothers Drive‑In Fireworks Movie Night
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Four Brothers Drive‑In Theatre, Amenia
Admission: Ticketed (movie + fireworks); reserve in advance.
Details: Two PG‑13 movies, live music, mini‑golf & fire‑pit, then fireworks; glamping Airstreams available.
Beacon, NY
City of Beacon Fireworks
Date: Friday, July 3 2026
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park, Robert Cahill Dr.
Admission Price: Free
Details: Celebrate with a festive fireworks show at Memorial Park! Come early to grab a bite from the food trucks before the sky lights up at dusk. Limited parking.
Hopewell Junction, NY
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: Concert begins in the evening; Fireworks at dusk
Location: East Fishkill Recreation Park
Admission Price: Free
Details: The Town of East Fishkill's annual Summer Concert & Fireworks Celebration returns to Recreation Park in Hopewell Junction. The event features a free live concert, food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks display after sunset. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of music and community fun before the fireworks light up the sky. The event is hosted by the Town of East Fishkill Recreation Department and is one of Dutchess County's most popular post–Fourth of July celebrations.
City of Poughkeepsie / Walkway Over The Hudson Fireworks
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Waryas Park / Walkway Over the Hudson
Admission Price: Waryas Park = Free, Walkway Ticket: $25, Seniors/Vets: $20, 12 & Under: FREE (Must reserve a ticket)
Details: Watch for free from Waryas Park, at the base of Main Street; or purchase a ticket for a vantage point at Walkway Over the Hudson, www.walkway.org.
Mid‑Hudson Discovery Museum Viewing Party: Independence Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4th 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Mid‑Hudson Discovery Museum
Admission: Per car: covers museum + parking + fireworks viewing. MEMBERS: $60 per car. NON-MEMBERS: $70 per car. PICNIC PASS ADD-ON: $25 per car
Reserve your spot today by calling (845) 471-0589
Details: Family‑friendly museum night with covered picnic space and direct view of the fireworks.
Wappingers Falls, NY
Renegades Fireworks at Heritage Financial Park
Date: July 2-4, 2026
Time: Baseball game at 7:05 p m, followed by fireworks
Location: Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls
Admission: Ticketed (for baseball game & fireworks); check Renegades website for prices.
Details: Minor‑league baseball game followed by a giant fireworks show. Festivities include games, contests, food vendors.
Fishkill, NY
Annual Fourth of July Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Van Wyck Hall, 1095 Main Street, Fishkill, NY
Admission Price: Free
Details: Celebrate Independence Day at one of Dutchess County's oldest and most cherished patriotic traditions. The annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence takes place on the steps of Van Wyck Hall in the Village of Fishkill. Community members are invited to bring lawn chairs and gather for this historic ceremony, which dates back more than a century and honors the vision of former Village President Henry Du Bois Van Wyck. Following the reading, attendees are encouraged to visit local historic sites and enjoy other Rev250 commemorative activities throughout Fishkill.
Hyde Park, NY
Annual 4th of July Parade
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: Parade kicks off at 10:00 AM
Location: North Along Rte. 9 from the Drive-In to Town Hall
Admission: Free
Details: Participants should have at least 1 American Flag on their vehicles/floats
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Time: Displays begin shortly after dusk. Location: Stanford Recreation Park, 40 Creamery Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581 Admission: Free! Details: A classic, community-driven display hosted by the Town of Stanford and the Stanford Historical Society.
4TH OF JULY EVENTS & FIREWORKS FOR ORANGE COUNTY
Cornwall, NY
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations, Fireworks at Rings Pond
Admission Price: Free
Details: Cornwall's 4th of July celebration has quite the all-day lineup featuring a pet show, firehouse breakfast, pie eating contest, children's games, duck derby, live music, parade, flag ceremony, fireworks at rings pond, and A LOT more!
Circleville, NY
Independence Day Fireworks
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Time: Gates open at 6pm
Location: Town of Wallkill Golf Course, 30 Creamery Road, Circleville, NY
Details: Independence Day celebration featuring fireworks, food trucks, summer fun, reenactments, a DJ, and give-aways!
Goshen, NY
LEGOLAND'S Red, White, & Boom Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2026
Time: Opens at 10AM, Fireworks at 9:15PM
Location: 1 Legoland Way, Goshen, NY
Admission Price: Tickets Required
Details: Celebrate July 4th at LEGOLAND® New York Resort’s Red, White & BOOM! event, featuring a unique fireworks show that transforms into LEGO® bricks (weather permitting). Enjoy live music, themed food, shows, and hands-on LEGO fun—all included with regular admission.
Middletown, NY
Stars & Stripes Celebration
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Fancher Davidge Park - 158-170 Lake Ave. Middletown
Admission Price: Free
Details: The 2026 Stars and Stripes Celebration in Middletown will feature music from DJ Echo at 7PM with fireworks to follow at nightfall!
Monroe, NY
Village of Monroe Independence Day Celebration
Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Location: Route 17M & Lake Street, Monroe, NY
Admission Price: Free
Details: Rain Date - July 10th
Newburgh, NY
Town of Newburgh Community Day
Date: Thursday July 2nd, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Algonquin Park/Cronomer Park in Newburgh
Admission Price: Free
Details: Town of Newburgh Community Day will feature family fun for all including food trucks, vendors, live music from Hudson Blue, and a fireworks show!
Port Jervis, NY
Food Trucks & Fireworks Festival
Date: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Riverside Park - 4th Street Port Jervis, NY
Admission Price: $5 General Admission, 12 & Under: Free
Details: At the Port Jervis Food Truck and Fireworks Festival, expect food trucks (pay as you go), live music, and fireworks at dark!
4TH OF JULY EVENTS & FIREWORKS FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY
Liberty, NY
Liberty 4th of July
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Time: Fun begins at 10AM
Location: Main Street, Liberty NY 12754
Admission: Free
Details: A patriotic parade, Live entertainment, Artisan & craft booths, Delicious food and drinks, An all-make, all-model car show, and Fireworks at dusk! RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 5th, 2026
Mamakating, NY
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Wurtsboro Airport, 50 Barone Road
Admission Price: Free
Details: The Town of Mamakating will host its annual fireworks and drone show on July 11. The event features a traditional fireworks display combined with a synchronized drone light show, creating one of the more unique summer celebrations in Sullivan County. Additional information on entertainment, vendors, parking, and viewing locations is expected to be released closer to the event date.
4TH OF JULY EVENTS & FIREWORKS FOR ULSTER COUNTY
Kingston, NY
City of Kingston Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: Live Music at 6:30 PM; Fireworks at dusk
Location: TR Gallo Waterfront Park
Admission Price: Free
Details: The City of Kingston's annual Fourth of July celebration returns to the Rondout Waterfront with live music from the Breakout Kings beginning at 6:30 PM. Fireworks, courtesy of O'Connor & Partners, will be launched from a barge in Rondout Creek just after dark. The event is free and open to the public and is part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. Free UCAT shuttle service will be available beginning at 5:00 PM from several Kingston locations due to limited waterfront parking. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Saugerties, NY
Town of Saugerties Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: Parade at 11:00 AM; Fireworks at 10:00 PM
Location: Parade through the Village of Saugerties; Fireworks at Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex
Admission Price: Free
Details: One of Ulster County's most beloved Independence Day traditions, the Saugerties Fourth of July Celebration features a morning parade organized by the Saugerties Fire Department, followed by a full day of festivities throughout the village. The celebration concludes with a fireworks display at the Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex at 10:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early for both the parade and fireworks, as crowds are typically large.
Highland, NY
Haviland Road Fireworks
Date: Saturday July 4th 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: 87 Haviland Rd, Highland, NY
Admission: Free
Details: A community fireworks show at a central Highland location—bring chairs and snacks!
Old Fashioned Fireworks
Date: Saturday, July 11 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: 39 Main Street, Highland NY 12528 at the Town Field
Admission: Free
Details: Come down to the Town Field and enjoy a night of Good Old Fashioned Fireworks!
New Paltz, NY
Ulster County Fairgrounds Fireworks Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fireworks at dusk)
Location: Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz
Admission Price: $5 per person, Kids Under 10 FREE
Details: Large community celebration hosted by Local at Heart featuring live music, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, kids’ activities, car show, and fireworks at dusk. The event supports local food pantries and veterans.
Mohonk Mountain House
Date: July 2 – July 5, 2026
Time: Evening activities throughout stay (fireworks-style celebration programming varies nightly)
Location: Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY
Admission Price: NOT open to the public — overnight guests only (multi-night minimum required)
Details: Mohonk Mountain House does not host a public fireworks event, but instead runs a private Fourth of July resort celebration for guests only. The experience typically includes a parade, live music, themed activities, a boat dock concert, and the resort’s signature “Illumination of the Mountain” nighttime light display.
Ellenville, NY
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: Parade at 12:00 PM; Fireworks at 9:30 PM
Location: Parade through Ellenville and Wawarsing; Fireworks at Joseph Y. Resnick Airport
Admission Price: Free
Details: The annual Ellenville/Wawarsing Fourth of July Celebration returns for 2026 with a community parade stepping off at noon through downtown Ellenville, followed by a full day of activities. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 PM at the airport grounds. The Ellenville Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce and the Ellenville/Wawarsing 4th of July Committee have also announced plans for a new Summer Block Party as part of the 2026 festivities, which they describe as a "bigger and better" celebration for America's 250th anniversary.
4th of July Parade and Touch a Truck Bazaar
Date: Saturday, July 4th 2026
Time: Parade kicks off at 11:00 AM, Bazaar starts at 11:30 AM
Location: The Parish Field in Phoenicia
Admission Price: Free
Details: Hosted by the Phoenicia Fire District and The Phoenicia Business Association. Food, face painting, trucks, and more!
4TH OF JULY EVENTS & FIREWORKS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY
Kinderhook, NY
4th of July Oration & Ceremony
Date: Saturday, July 4th 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence, Kinderhook
Admission: Free
Details: Patriotic oration with historical readings at a preserved Underground Railroad stop.
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Palatine Park
Admission: Typically Free (2026 admission details have not yet been posted)
Details: Germantown's annual Independence Day Celebration returns to Palatine Park on Sunday, July 5. The event traditionally features live music, food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks display over the lake at approximately 9:30 PM. Gates typically open at 4:00 PM, allowing plenty of time for families to enjoy the festivities before the fireworks begin.
4th OF JULY FIREWORKS AND EVENTS IN ALBANY
New York State’s 4th of July Celebration at Empire State Plaza (Albany)
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Empire State Plaza, 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY
Admission Price: Free
Details: New York State’s largest Independence Day celebration takes place at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany. The event features a full afternoon and evening of live music, food vendors, family activities, and patriotic programming, including the main stage headliner Sugar Ray as part of the America 250 celebration. The evening concludes with a large-scale fireworks display over the Capitol complex at approximately 9:15 PM. The event is widely considered the biggest Fourth of July celebration in Upstate New York and draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the Capital Region.
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