Seasonal & Holidays

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Pelham

See Patch's guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Pelham.

There will be several big fireworks displays on July 4 across the Hudson Valley including the first-ever celebration at LEGOLAND New York.
There will be several big fireworks displays on July 4 across the Hudson Valley including the first-ever celebration at LEGOLAND New York. (LEGOLAND New York)

PELHAM, NY — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

Close by, there's a lot to do on Monday, from Yonkers to the west and New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Port Chester to the east. Or head north into the Hudson Valley for some history and fun.

July 3

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  • Beacon: Fireworks at Memorial Park, Sunday, July 3, starting at dark. Parking is limited so consider walking and biking to the park.
  • Southeast: Fireworks Celebration of America, Independence Way, Southeast. dusk.
  • Stony Point: Catch a reading July 3 of the Declaration of Independence and hear the cannon roar at the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, then watch the cannon fire. at 2:45 p.m. 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point. 845-786-2521
  • The Westchester County Music Fest and Fireworks, Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, Sunday, July 3. Pre-concert entertainment starts at 5 p.m.; fireworks, about 9:15 p.m.

July 4

Larchmont: July 4: 4th of July at Manor Park. The Dixie Dandies will be playing on the Fourth of July at Manor Park. Go on down to enjoy some Americana music, show starts at 7 p.m., and stay to watch all the fireworks along the LI Sound

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Mamaroneck: The Fireworks Display in Harbor Island Park will begin after sunset around 9:15 - 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4. (Rain date is Tues., July 5.) The Firemen's Carnival will take place each evening, between 6:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. from Friday, June 24, through Tuesday, July 5, in Harbor Island Park.

New Rochelle: "Spark the Sound" Independence Day fireworks is one of the largest fireworks displays in the region. The fireworks extravaganza kicks off at 9:30 pm, rain or shine. Optimum viewing locations are Hudson Park, Five Islands Park, and waterfront restaurants. Hudson Park is one of the best viewing perches and it’s where most of the evening festivities can be found.

Nyack: fireworks are back, too. July 4 at Nyack village’s Memorial Park, after 9 p.m.

Port Chester: The 2022 Fireworks Celebration on July 4th with a special performance by the Westchester Brassmen. Along with the Town of Rye and the Village of Rye Brook, the Village of Port Chester extends gratitude to Neri's Bakery for once again being the grand sponsor for this year's Firework event at Port Chester H.S. Doors open for performance 7 p.m. Fireworks 8:30 p.m.

Sleepy Hollow: Fourth of July Fireworks, Sunday, July 4, starting at dusk. Fireworks may be seen from any of the village parks in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. Yonkers: Yonkers traditionally hosts a fireworks display on Independence Day on the banks of the Hudson River with the festivities kicking off at 7 p.m. and the fireworks starting at dusk.

St. Paul's Church Historic Site: 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. There will also be refreshments and music. Keynote speaker is scheduled to be Dr. Larry Spruill, longtime City Historian of Mount Vernon and a Professor (Emerita) of History at Morehouse College.

Yonkers: Yonkers traditionally hosts a fireworks display on Independence Day on the banks of the Hudson River with the festivities kicking off at 7 p.m. and the fireworks starting at dusk.

Rye Playland: Fridays plus July 4. Enjoy a beautiful fireworks show at Playland beginning 4th of July weekend and continuing all summer long! SHOW TIMES: July 2nd-4th at 9:15 pm, and on every Friday following.

Red, White & BOOM! at Legoland New York Resort in Goshen July 4. All activities are included in the cost of admission to the resort. For more information, go here.

Fireworks Over the Hudson River, Walkway Over the Hudson, July 4. Fireworks start around 9:30 p.m. Tickets required to be on the Walkway during the event. For more information, go here.

And of course there's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show 2022 in NYC. It begins at 8 p.m. on NBC and streamed on Peacock featuring the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus plus a lot more. The fireworks go off around 9:25 p.m. from barges in the East River.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.

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