North Country fireworks and Independence Day events

Fireworks. Archive Photo of the Day: Carol Kepes, Saranac Lake NY.

Here is a partial list of Independence Day celebrations and fireworks displays over the holiday. If we have missed yours, or you are aware of any others in the region that should be posted, please add them in a comment below.

Friday, July 4

Raquette Lake
Fireworks from the Barge, at the Village Green, dusk

Schroon Lake
Festivities begin at 11 am, music in the Town Park, parade at 6:00 pm, and an evening concert followed by fireworks over the lake.

Long Lake
Town Beach
BBQ, 5 pm, music and activities, bed races at 6 pm
Fireworks at dusk.

Lake Placid
I Love BBQ and Music Festival, all day, Olympic  Speedskating Oval
Parade, 4:30 pm, in front of the Oval
Fireworks choreographed to music at dusk over Mirror Lake, Mid’s Park, Main St.

Old Forge
Festival of Arts and Crafts, 9 am to 6 pm
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper.
Fireworks at dusk.

Norwood
Parade, 1 pm
Field Day, including tractor races, demolition derby, food
Fireworks at dusk

St. Regis Falls
Parade, 11 am, followed by chicken barbecue, live music, games, vendors, garage sales
Fireworks at dusk.

Alexandria Bay
Fireworks over Boldt Castle, 9:45 pm

Saranac Lake
Childrens’ parade at 10 am, Main Street
Booths, food, music and boat races
Fireworks at dusk over Lake Flower

Glens Falls
Glens Falls Symphony Summer Pops Concert at Crandall Park,7:30 to 9:30 pm
Fireworks to follow

Plattsburgh
downtown
Parade, 2 pm
Food and music, 2 to 11 pm
Fireworks at 9:30 pm

Saturday, July 5

Chestertown
Summerfest celebration, Municipal Center grounds, 2 to 10 pm
Food, games, entertainment
Fireworks at dusk.

Hannawa Falls
Fireworks at dusk.