Want Fireworks for the 4th of July in Westchester? Look no further… fireworks & events for the whole family.

It’s not too early to be thinking about the 4th of July celebrations in Westchester NY.  Here is a fairly large, if partial list of special events for the Independence Day festivities of 2012.   So here it is… I was unable to confirm if Mamaroneck NY was having its Fireman’s Carnival.  I did not see it posted and budget cuts may have had an impact.  If anyone knows anything about the status of that event, feel free to post it in the comments section!

So here it is – and everyone have a happy, healthy, fun and safe Independence Day…

On-Going Events: 

Pirates of the Hudson:

• When: Jun 30 – July 1 and  July 4-8   - Entry times at  2, 3, 4, 5, 6 PM
• Where: Philipsburg Manor – Sleepy Hollow (Route 9)

From the people that brought you Horseman’s Hollow and the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, we have a new event for the 4th of July.  The event comes complete with musical pirates, gypsy sword dances, treasure hunts and a pirate shipwreck.  There are temporary tattoos, a talking parrot  – everything you need to become a genuine pirate of the New World.  For more information and tickets (you must purchase them in advance) follow this link: Pirates of the Hudson.

Thursday – June 28:

White Plains Independence Day Celebration:

6PM – 10 PM  – White Plains High School (North Street -White Plains) - Entertainment, rides for the kids, food, topped off by a fireworks display.  Rain date: June 29.

Tuesday – July 3:

Kensico Dam Music Fest & Fireworks:

At the Kensico Dam Park -  6-10 PM.  Bring a blanket and folding chair – come early because parking is quite limited.

Village of Scarsdale Fireworks Spectacular: 

Scarsdale Pool Complex. A $2.00 fee will be charged. Non-members can enter after 5 PM . Fireworks begin at 9:15

Cross County Shopping Center Fireworks Show:

There is a concert from 7-9 PM followed by the fireworks display.  The display will bey from the north parking lot.  Parking is FREE!

Ossining Fireworks Display at Waterfront Park:

Concert at 7:15 PM and Fireworks at 9:15 PM

Wednesday – July 4:

John Jay Homestead Independence Day Fair:

11 AM – 4 PM.  Route 22 – Katonah NY. Reading of the Declaration of Independence,  Colonial Children’s  Games, Hayrides, crafts, apple pie contests  and much more . For more information  follow this link .

New Rochelle Fireworks – the “Spark of the Sound”:

9:30 PM rain or shine.  The display can be seen from waterfront parks – particularly Hudson and Five Islands.

FIreworks at Rye Playland:

Playland Park, Rye NY  - 9:30 PM

Note – Fireworks continue throughout the summer every Wed & Fri @ 9:15 PM through Aug 31.  For more information follow this link to the Rye Playland website.

Fireworks in Irvington – Metthieseen Park:

Music, family fun, food and fire works.

You need a park permit – I do not know the details here is the link.

Fireworks in Dobbs Ferry at Waterfront Park:

Celebrate all day and enjoy the fireworks at dusk.

Fireworks for Sleepy hollow NY:

Being conducted in conjunction with Tarrytown NY

July 4th at Dusk by the river.  The River Walk is probably an ideal location in both Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow for view the display.

Pops, Patriots & Fireworks:

All Greshwin Program  topped off with  pyrotechnic fireworks  from 8-10 PM

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – Katonah 

Tickets $30 -$70.

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