Upcoming Independence Day Festivities
Festival Set for July 4th
ONEONTA—Hill City Celebrations (formerly First Night Oneonta) announced that it will hold its annual Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Neahwa Park on Tuesday, July 4. The festivities will begin with a parade on Main Street at 1 p.m., followed by a full day of activities in the park and fireworks at dusk. Featured main-stage music acts include Dan Sales and Rich Mollin (1:30-2:30 p.m.), Randy Miritello and the Hop City Hellcats (3:30-4:30 p.m.), Hanzolo (5:30-6:30 p.m.) and headliner Alex and His Latin Orchestra (7:30-9 p.m.). Kosmic Karma Fire and Circus Arts will perform at 9 p.m., with fireworks beginning at 9:30. A second acoustic stage in the park will feature performances from Solid Ground, the Sweet Adelines and Heaven’s Back Door. Various local performers, including jugglers, bicyclists, dancers and martial artists, will offer entertainment on the large basketball court. A rain date is set for July 5.
Museum Hosts Traditional 4th
COOPERSTOWN—The Farmers’ Museum will mark Independence Day with a traditional 1840s-style celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The Declaration of Independence will be read on the Bump Tavern Green at noon. There will be 13 celebratory toasts with lemonade made from an 1840s recipe. All regular museum activities and demonstrations will run as usually scheduled. Tintype photography portraits will be available for $35, weather permitting.
Springfield Celebration Returns
SPRINGFIELD—The second-oldest Independence Day celebration in the country will return in Springfield Center on Tuesday, July 4. The parade’s theme this year is “salute to Lady Liberty.” It begins at 11 a.m. Afterwards, a celebration will be held at the Springfield Community Center, featuring live music, food, historical exhibits, raffles and more. Free parking is also available at the Community Center. All are welcome to join the parade; registration information may be found at https://forms.gle/LNJK7CMKudSEpz339.
An evening concert and firework display will take place in Glimmerglass State Park. The Council Rock Band will begin performing at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks beginning at dusk. For more information on any of the events, contact springfield.july4@gmail.com or Committee Chair Debra Miller at (315) 858-0304.
CLIA Announces Boat Parade Info
RICHFIELD—The annual Canadarago Lake Improvement Association Boat Parade will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 3 at the Canadarago Lake Boat Launch. Boaters should gather prior to the start time Participants are encouraged to decorate their boats, dress up and tag the CLIA in their social media posts. The Canadarago Lake Recreation Committee fireworks show will begin at dusk.
Fireworks Set for Saturday
COOPERSTOWN—The Village of Cooperstown Independence Day fireworks, sponsored by the Cooperstown Fire Department, will take place on Saturday, July 1 at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). For more information, call (607) 547-2411.