July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Croton, Ossining

OSSINING, 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 Croton-on-Hudson and Ossining for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening nearby so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store to celebrate July Fourth:

Ossining Town will host a fireworks display after a concert on July 3. Food trucks and many vendors will also be on hand. Food trucks usually start serving at 5:30 p.m. (By the way, at the end of the week, the summer Friday concert series titled “Riverjam” begins, complete with a variety of food trucks and a beer garden. Food trucks at 5:30 p.m., most concerts start at 7.)

Peekskill: 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.

Sleepy Hollow: Fireworks on the 4th of July will take place at dusk, and may be seen from the River front, and other parks near the Hudson River.

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.

You also should check out:

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, July 4, 10:45 a.m. The annual Independence Day celebration, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence and tolling, 13 times, of the historic St. Paul's church bell.

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.

Playland in Rye: From Saturday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 4, Playland will be open with the amusement park hours from 11 am to 10 pm, as well as Playland Beach & Pool from 10 am to 6 pm. Fireworks for both nights on July 3 and 4 will begin at 9:15 pm. Playland will officially open a new installation on Sunday. The new Play! Verse includes different thematic rooms that feature LED light shows, interactive infinity mirror tricks, and more, creating a multi-sensory and dynamic photo ops for all.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show 2023 begins at 8 p.m. on NBC and streamed on Peacock. Stars, music, fireworks from barges in the East River.

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