2021 Fourth of July Fireworks – but where?

Looking forward to Fourth of July fireworks? You may need to look somewhere else...

There will be no fireworks at a few of the usual viewing spots like the Walkway Over the Hudson this year

“The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed us all of so much, but nothing will stop Dutchess County from honoring the birth of our nation,” but that was so last year. This year, because of the limbo around lifting COVID-19-related restrictions, organizers of many of our usual (and favorite) Fourth of July firework displays did not have the time to organize their annual Independence Day festivities, and therefore, they aren't happening this year.

NO FIREWORKS: Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Peekskill
The usual Independence Day firework displays in Poughkeepsie (with views from the Walkway Over the Hudson), Katonah, Kingston, Newburgh, White Plains and Peekskill will not be taking place this year. And last year’s “renegade” firework celebrations at Silo Ridge in Amenia and the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck aren’t happening again either. (There will be fireworks following a screening of “National Treasure” at Dutchess Stadium, see listings below).

The Clermont State Historic Site will also be closed after their Independence Day event at 5pm, so no filling up the car and viewing the Saugerties display from there later that night either. And while West Point's Fourth of July firework celebration will be live this year, it will be closed to the public. Word is you can try to find a spot outside of the USMA grounds to view the fireworks.

YES! FIREWORKS!:
Accord Speedway Fireworks Extravaganza
Friday, July 2, 2021 • Pit gates open at 5pm, Spectator gates open at 5:30pm, Hot Laps at 7pm • LINK

Catskill’s 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 2, 2021 • 7pm • Dutchman’s Landing Park, Catskill • Live music by Mark Gamsjager’s Lustre Kings followed by fireworks • 518-943-3830

City of Middletown Fireworks
Friday, July 2, 2021 • Dusk • Fancher-Davidge Park, 130 Lake Avenue • LINK

Town of East Fishkill Fireworks
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Monday, July 5 beginning at 7pm • Hopewell Rec Park, 330 Route 376 • Live music by Adam and the Newhearts • LINK

Town of Wallkill’s Fireworks Extravaganza
Saturday, July 3, 2021 • 6pm • Orange County Fairgrounds, Wisner Avenue, Middletown • LINK

Dutchess Stadium Fireworks Extravaganza
Saturday, July 3, 2021 • 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm, fireworks to follow • Dutchess Stadium, Wappingers Falls • Screening of the movie “National Treasure” followed by a fireworks display • $15 • LINK

Village of Coxsackie Fireworks Display
Saturday, July 3, 2021 • Approximately 9:15pm • Coxsackie-Athens High School, 24 Sunset Blvd. (Note: Sunset Blvd. will be made into a one way going from East to West beginning at 8pm) • Parking available in the school parking lots • 518-731-2718 • LINK

Saugerties 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Sunday, July 4, 2021 • Line-up at noon, step-off at 1pm, Fireworks at dusk • Washington Ave., Saugerties • This year’s theme is “Proud to be an American.” • LINK

Ellenville 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Sunday, July 4, 2021 • noon, fireworks at 9:30pm • Liberty Square and Resnick Airport • LINK

Cairo’s 4th of July Celebration at the Park
Sunday, July 4, 2021 • Angelo Canna Park, Mountain Avenue • Music, craft and food vendors and fireworks at dusk • 518-622-3120.

Windham’s Good Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration
Sunday, July 4, 2021 • 7pm • Windham Mountain Resort, Route 296 Main Street • 518-734-4170.

▲ Nyack Memorial Park
Sunday, July 4, 2021 • 9:30pm • 51 Piermont Avenue with vantage points at the Nyack Memorial Park, the marina municipal parking lot or the shared use path on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. • LINK

Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown
Sunday, July 4, 2021 • 8:15-9:30pm • View from any of the village parks in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, parking is limited • LINK