Light Up America’s 250th: CNY’s Best Fourth of July Fireworks
America turns 250 this Independence Day, and Central New York is making sure the milestone gets the sky-high sendoff it deserves. From Skaneateles Lake to Brewerton, fireworks displays will light up the region all week long, and here’s where to plant your lawn chair.
Cayuga County
Auburn
The Syracuse Orchestra will perform at Emerson Park (6877 E. Lake Road) at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3, with fireworks to follow. A reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place on Saturday, July 4, at 11 a.m. at the Ledyard Town Hall (1099 Poplar Ridge Road) in Aurora.
Fair Haven
Fireworks over Sodus Bay will occur at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.
Cortland County
Preble
Fireworks will be held at dusk on Saturday, July 4, at Dwyer Memorial Park (6799 Little York Lake Road). An Independence Day Celebration will precede the fireworks show.
Madison County
Cazenovia
Fireworks will be held at dusk on Saturday, July 4, at Lakeland Park. Music by the Maria DeSantis Orchestra will precede the fireworks from 7 to 9 p.m.
Chittenango
Live music from Downshift on Tuesday, July 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. , with fireworks to follow at 9:30 p.m. Festivities occur at Recognition Park on Legion Drive.
Onondaga County
Brewerton
Fireworks on the River will be held on Friday, July 3, at dusk.
East Syracuse
The town of Dewitt Recreation’s 250th Anniversary of USA Celebration takes place on Wednesday, July 1, at 6:15 p.m. There will be a concert featuring music from Mood Swing, followed by fireworks, at Carrier Park (1033 Kinne St.).
The 50th Annual Ronald A. Russell Jr. Fireworks Display is Saturday, July 11, at 9:30 p.m. on the East Syracuse Elementary School field (230 Kinne St.). Music by Faded Vinyl will precede the fireworks from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Manlius
The Village of Manlius’ Independence Day Parade and Fireworks show starts with a parade at 5 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dusk at the Village of Manlius (1 Arkie Albanese Dr.).
Skaneateles
The 250th Spectacular takes place on Thursday, July 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Skaneateles Community Center (97 State St.). An open house will feature activities, food and entertainment. Fireworks to follow at 9:30 p.m. at Austin Park.
Syracuse
An Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display will follow the Syracuse Mets vs. Worcester Red Sox games at NBT Bank Stadium, on Thursday, July 2; Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. Game time is at 6:35 p.m. each day. Fireworks will also be held after the games on the following dates: July 17-18, Aug. 7-8, Aug. 19, and Aug. 21-22, and Sept. 4-6 and 18-19. More information.
Oswego County
Mexico
Fireworks will occur on Sunday, July 5, at 9:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 369 (5931 Scenic Ave.).
Oswego
Oswego’s Independence Day Celebration, featuring a parade, block party and live music, occurs during the day on Sunday, July 5, with fireworks to follow at 9:45 p.m.
Sandy Creek
Fireworks will occur on Wednesday, July 1, at 9:30 p.m. at the Oswego County Fairgrounds.