Guide to the 4th of July

Friday, June 29
NEW JERSEY Lake Hopatcong
Fireworks begin at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club at dusk; view by the lake.
Saturday, June 30
NEW YORKGoshen
Great American Weekend; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Arts and Crafts fair, food and live entertainment all day at First Presbyterian Church Park, 33 Park Place. Horse races start 1 p.m. at the Goshen Historic Track.
Middletown
Stars and Stripes Celebration; 4 to 9:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. Fancher-Davidge Park. Party in the park, live entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. Fireworks to begin at 9 p.m.
Highland Falls
Concert in the Park; 6 to 8 p.m.; Memorial Park.
NEW JERSEYVernon
Annual Fireworks Fundraiser at dusk; Gates open at 6 p.m.; Lounsberry Hollow School, 30 Sammis Road.
Franklin
Franklin Day; noon to 10 p.m; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; fluorescent 5K run starts at 8:30 p.m.; all festivities at Franklin Pond.
Sunday, July 1
NEW YORKGoshen
Great American Weekend; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Arts and crafts fair, food and live entertainment all day at First Presbyterian Church Park, 33 Park Place. K-9 Unit demonstration Sunday 2 p.m. Horse races start 1 p.m. at the Goshen Historic Track
Highland Falls
Canoe races at Roe Park; 3 p.m.; Concert at Memorial Park, 6 to 8 p.m.
NEW JERSEYWest Milford
Fireworks at dusk; amusement rides, food and music 5 to 10 p.m. at McCormack Field, West Milford High School, 67 Highlander Drive; fireworks at dark; $10 per carload; rain date July 2.
Monday, July 2
NEW YORK Highland Falls
Concert in the Park; Memorial Park, 6 to 8 p.m.
NEW JERSEYWayne
Wayne PAL 4th of July fireworks at 6 p.m. Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Ave. Rain date July 6. $10 per family.
PENNSYLVANIAHonesdale
Independence Day celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. with vendors, children activities and entertainment in Central Park followed by fireworks at dark. Rain date July 6.
Tuesday, July 3
NEW YORKMonroe
Independence Day Festival; begins at 6 p.m. on Lake Street with vendors and music. Fireworks at dusk over Mill Pond at 9 p.m. Rain date Friday, July 6.
Highland Falls
Annual Bed Races and decorating contest; begins on Main Street at 6 p.m. Community
Picture at 7 p.m. Concert in the Park; Memorial Park 7 to 9 p.m.
Port Jervis
Dinner Along the Delaware, Riverside Park; 6 to 10 p.m. Tastings from local eateries, wineries and breweries in tristate area. View fireworks from Point Peter at 9:15 p.m. Tickets at the City Clerk’s Office or the Youth Center.
Newburgh
Community Day celebration; begins at 6 p.m.; fireworks display around 9 p.m. at Cronomer Hill Park. Vendors, food, and rock band.
NEW JERSEYSparta
Fireworks begin at dusk at Lake Mohawk. View from the lake.
PENNSYLVANIAE. Stroudsburg
Independence Day celebration and Fireworks. Outdoor DJ, magic show, stilt walker and food vendors. Gates open at 7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk at the Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, 401 Hollow Road. Rain date July 6
Wednesday, July 4
NEW YORKWarwick
Village of Warwick Bicycle Parade and Pageant; 10:45 a.m.; begins at Railroad Green heading towards Warwick Valley Community Center for the Olde Time Family Fourth event 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cornwall
Events all day including lobster sales; activities and games at Town Hall starting with a breakfast at 7 a.m. at Highland Engine Co.; parade at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m
Wallkill
Fireworks at Town of Wallkill Golf Course at dusk.
Newburgh
Grand Celebration, a Family Fun Fourth; Washington’s Headquarters 2 to 4 p.m. Performance of Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s Drumline; outdoor activities, crafts, and more. Guided tours of historic Headquarters and exhibit of more than 1,300 historic objects.
New Windsor
A small cannon set off at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Knox Headquarters. New Windsor Cantonment will host a firing demonstration at 2 p.m.
Highland Falls
Firecracker race 8 a.m.; Independence Day Parade at 3 p.m; games at Roe Park begin 5 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.
Bethel
Town fireworks at Kauneonga Lake at dusk.
NEW JERSEYSparta
Fourth of July Parade; lineup begins at 10 a.m. at East Shore Trail and Twin Elm and ends at Mohawk Avenue School.
Augusta
Sussex County Miners vs. NJ Jackals at Skylar’s Stadium. Game starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks following the game.
Newton
Salute to Heroes. Patriotic music, real home town heroes. Food for purchase. Noon to 7:30 p.m. Newton Pool, 111 Moran Street.
PENNSYLVANIAHawley
Independence Day parade begins at noon from Spring and Main. Jamming in the park, carnival July 3rd through 7th at Bingham Park 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lake Wallenpaupack
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Seating and parking available at Wallenpaupack High School. Rain date July 5.
Saturday, July 7
NEW YORKGreenwood Lake
Independence Day Parade on Windermere Avenue at 11 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. at Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park.
West Point
West Point band’s “Music Under the Stars” concert; 7:30 p.m.; fireworks to follow at Trophy Point Amphitheatre; rain date, July 8.
Village of Woodbury
Fireworks at dusk at Monroe Woodbury School District Ball Field.
Saturday, July 14
NEW YORKChester
Independence Day celebration includes live music, food vendors and bounce houses from 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Carpenter Field; fireworks begin 9 p.m.; rain date is Sunday, July 15
Saturday, July 21
NEW YORKGoshen
Orange County’s Freedom Fest Fireworks at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery. Gates open at 4 p.m., fireworks begin at dusk. Food and drinks available for purchase or bring your own. (No glass or bottles permitted).