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City of Poughkeepsie Waryas Park, The
Walkway will be open to ticket holders to watch the
City of Poughkeepsie’s 4th of July fireworks display on
Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Walkway Over the Hud-
son, a nonprofit organization, is a proud lead sponsor
of the City of Poughkeepsie’s fireworks display, along
with other local businesses. Ticket sales fund fireworks,
emergency services, and Walkway programs.
The Walkway will close at 5:30 pm to the general public
and reopen for the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at
7:00p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin between
9/9:30 pm.
The Walkway gates will close 60 minutes after the fire-
works show is completed.
No refunds for this event will be issued. Rain date is
scheduled for Friday, July 7, 2017.West Point
Fireworks, July 2, 2016 7:30 pm. It’s only
fitting to celebrate America’s independence with the Ar-
my’s oldest band. Ask any one of the thousands who
regularly attend this event why it’s a must-see. World-
class music and a stunning fireworks display make this
concert one you won’t want to miss! The easy way is
by boat!
Walkway over the Hudson Bridge. Walkway
will be offering a premier view of the City of Poughkeep-
sie’s incredible July 4th Fireworks from high above the
majestic Hudson River! The Walkway will open at 6:30
p.m. Pack a picnic and enjoy the sunset. Before the
fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m. be sure to bring your
chairs and flashlight. No pets, bikes, or skateboards al-
lowed due to the nature of the event. The Walkway is
a smoke and alcohol-free park. Tickets are $10 each
(kids 5 & under are FREE). Go online at .
org to purchase tickets for this event.
The Regional Dutchess County Cham-
ber of Commerce Balloon Rally is always
an early morning event. Depending on the weather,
boaters have the opportunity to be right under the
balloons as they leave the Poughkeepsie shoreline. It
is an unforgettable site, especially for children.
The fact that it takes place during early morning limits
the number of boaters and spectators that participate.
Go to to view multi-
ple locations and times of lift off.
Riverfront Marina, Newburgh, NY Fourth
of July Fireworks
Call Jamie the dockmaster at Riverfront Marina for res-
ervations at their transient docks well in advance - 845-
661-4914. This location is gateway to 7 restaurants in-
cluding Billy Joe’s Rib Works, Capt. Jakes Seafood and
five others. It is a rocking, busy place to enjoy the barge
load of fireworks anchored out in front at dusk on the
Fourth of July or any other evening during the summer.
Town of Haverstraw Fireworks,
This is one of the most spectacular fireworks displays
on the Hudson River.
For dates go to :
Look for the huge power plant smoke stack, the park where the
fireworks are shot off and the concert takes place is right behind it.
Further there is a “pond” that can be accessed, VERY CAREFULLY,
nearby. Getting in the pond allows you to be directly under the
fireworks. I strongly suggest ear muffs or plugs for those with
sensitive ears. Entering the pond is very dangerous as there is a
large pile of bricks inside the entrance. Please enter the area with
you engine out of gear, following someone with experience in
doing so. Then just touch your forward motion in gear and out
so that if you do hit the bricks you will not damage anything. if
you’re a smart and a cautious boater you will have all children
wearing life jackets and anchor on the outside of the huge pile
of boats that will be there and then, leave early so you do not get
involved in the madhouse leaving the area.
Bear Mountain State Park, Check the media for
date then it will be a perfect boating event if you anchor
on the south side of the Bear Mountain Bridge in the
iona Island Coves. The water depth varies from 5 feet to