Seasonal & Holidays
Fireworks Near Me: Mid-Hudson Valley July 4th Events 2023
Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks and other celebrations in and around the mid-Hudson Valley.

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around the mid-Hudson Valley for 2023.
We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around the mid-Hudson Valley so you can start planning now.
Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around the mid-Hudson Valley:
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- Goshen: Red, White & BOOM! at Legoland New York Resort in Goshen. Monday, July 4. All activities are included in the cost of admission to the resort. For more information, go here.
- Poughkeepsie: 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.
- Wappingers Falls: The Hudson Valley Renegades is hosting fireworks after the games on July 1 and July 3 (special Super Fireworks Show) against the Wilmington Blue Rocks to celebrate Independence Day. For more information, go here.
- Beacon: Fireworks at Memorial Park, Thursday, July 6, starting at dark. Parking is limited, so the public is asked to consider walking and biking to the park.
Here are some other July 4-related events going on in the region:
New Rochelle: July 4th: Spark the Sound. Celebrate July 4th in New Rochelle. Grucci, America's First Family of Fireworks, is producing the city of New Rochelle's annual "Spark the Sound" extravaganza — starting at 9:00 p.m., rain or shine. View from New Ro’s waterfront parks.
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Peekskill: Fourth of July schedule, Tuesday, July 4. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Peekskill Volunteer Fire Association in downtown Peekskill. Parade route is Crompond Road to South Division Street, South Division to First Street, First Street to Union Avenue, Union Avenue to South Street, South Street to South Division, South Division Street to Main Street, and Main Street to Broad Street, ending at the Firehouse. At 7 p.m. concert by Ladies of the 80s at the Riverfront with fireworks to follow.
Tarrytown: July 4th Celebration at Pierson Park, Monday, July 4. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be food trucks. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. kids fun zone. Live music will be from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks will begin after dark. Fireworks may be seen from any of the village parks in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.
Valhalla: The Westchester County Music Fest and Fireworks, Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, Monday, July 3. Pre-concert entertainment starts at 5 p.m.; fireworks, about 9:15 p.m.
New York City: If you are the stay-at-home type but still want to see fireworks, Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show 2023 begins at 8 p.m. on NBC and will be streamed on Peacock. There will be stars, music and fireworks from barges in the East River.
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