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FIREWORKS
From Lake George and Lake Champlain to
New York Harbor there are Fourth of July
Fireworks…. Everywhere!
Freedom Park, Along the Mohawk Riv-
er, Scotia NY
Friday, June 29, At Dusk
Waterski show at 7PM. Concert featuring “Rusticators” at 8PM sponsored
by the Village of Scotia, followed by a fireworks show over the Mohawk
River at dusk, sponsored by the Town of Glenville. Boaters can see the
fireworks from an excellent vantage point along the River near Jumpin’
Jack’s Drive-in. Free admission. For more information call (518) 370-0662.
Clifton Park July 4th Celebration
Wednesday, July 4
12Noon-10PM (Fireworks at 9:30PM)
at Clifton Common
off Vischer Ferry Rd
Come see the largest
locally-sponsored
fireworks display in
the Capital Region!
At Clifton Common,
preceded by a huge
4th of July parade
and festival with
rides, games and craft
vendors. Live music
by New York Players.
Free admission. For
more information call
(518) 371-6667.
by John H. Vargo
New York State’s 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4
3PM to 10PM (Fireworks at dusk)
Empire State Plaza, 240 State Street, Al-
bany
Price Chopper and Market 32 have presented this Albany tradition since
our country’s bicentennial celebration in 1976. The annual event fea-
tures live music and fun for the whole family, including the best fire-
works show in the region. This year will feature multi-platinum pop stars
“SmashMouth”. More than 20,000 people will gather to enjoy the day at
the Plaza, which includes a naturalization ceremony, dozens of food and
craft vendors, activities for kids, and an evening of live entertainment
leading up to the big pyrotechnics show. Free admission. More infor-
mation is available on Albany.com .