Ellenville-Wawarsing Fourth of July celebration - Arts and crafts, flea market, all day starting at 9 a.m., Liberty Square, Ellenville; parade at noon, Ellenville; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. from Joseph E. Resnick Airport, off Route 209, behind the hospital.
Exhibit grand opening - New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Using 225-year-old artifacts and new hands-on exhibits, "Behind Every Great Man: The Continental Army in Winter, 1782-1783" recounts the lives of soldiers and their families at the last post of George Washington's army. Free. Call 561-1765.
Fourth of July Greenwood Lake events - Parade, Holy Rosary Church, 41 Windermere Ave., Greenwood Lake, 11 a.m. Sidewalk sale will begin at 9:30 a.m. Rain date July 5. Food and drink available for sale at Elks Lodge after parade. Greenwood Lake Merchants Guild will give prizes for best decorated patriotic baby stroller and bicycle, and costumed pet. Stop by Blanket Boss and Greenwood Pet Supply, 87 Windermere Ave., after parade to find out who won contest prizes.
July Fourth festival - North Main Street, Liberty, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Car and tractor show, live entertainment at Main Street stage, vendors, Watermelon eating contest, children's rides and games, Jack Simmons Independence Day Parade at noon. Spaces for Automobile Flea Market and Car Corral (cars for sale) available. For information or registration form, call 292-7690.
July Fourth celebration - Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Re-enactors of 5th New York Regiment demonstrate military life. Military and civilian music of Revolution performed by interpreters throughout day. Fort's cannon fired at 1 p.m. $3, $2 students and senior citizens, free for age 12 and younger. Call 446-2134.
Independence Day celebration - Unico Park at Newburgh Landing, City of Newburgh, with "An Art Show on the River" noon-5 p.m., music by Dr. Magkneetoe at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Artists are invited to participate. Rain date July 5. Call Councilwoman Regina Angelo at 569-7301 or 565-5429, or Ann Kuzmik at 569-7354.
American Roots Music Festival - Airport Park, Matamoras, Pa., noon-10 p.m. July 4-5 and noon-5 p.m. July 6. Live music and food, $30. Call 973-293-3392.
Fourth of July parade - Step off at Lumberland Firehouse at 12:30 p.m. Parade ends at Circle Park with Family Fun Day. Food, games, activities. Free admission. Call 856-6606.
Washington's Headquarters Fourth of July celebration - Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, corner of Liberty and Washington streets, Newburgh, 1 p.m. Celebration with baseball in afternoon and fireworks after dusk. Mickey "The Lip" Tangel will share baseball lore through music, poetry, storytelling and hands-on activities for children. Tangel will use 19th-century uniform and equipment. Free. Call 562-1195.
Fireworks - Kauneonga Lake Community Park, Route 55 East, one mile off Route 17B, at dusk. Sponsored by Town of Bethel. Bethel First will sell grilled corn on the cob and cold drinks beginning 5 p.m.
10th annual reading of Declaration Of Independence - Riverside Park, Port Jervis, 6:30 p.m. For information, call mayor's office, 858-4017.
Fourth of July festivities - Fancher-Davidge Park, Middletown, 7 p.m. Fireworks start at about 8:30 p.m. Rain date July 5. Call 346-4180.
Fireworks - Town of Mount Hope Park, Finchville Turnpike, 7 p.m. $5 to park benefits Otisville Fire Company. Food and drink for sale. No alcohol. Rain date July 5.
Fireworks - Town of Wallkill Golf Course, 40 Sands Road, Middletown, 9 p.m. Vendors, live music starts at 6 p.m. No coolers. Call 692-7833.
Town of Thompson fireworks - Monticello Gaming and Raceway, Route 17B, Monticello, after last race, approximately 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
27th annual Great American Weekend - Village of Goshen, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Huge craft show, exhibits, entertainment, children's rides, walking tours, food and more. Call 294-7741.
Annual art festival - Roscoe, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Parade, arts, crafts, raffles, contests, educational programs, music. Tables $20. Sponsored by Roscoe-Rockland Chamber of Commerce. Call Fran, 607-498-5777.
Exhibit grand opening - New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Using 225-year-old artifacts and new hands-on exhibits, "Behind Every Great Man: The Continental Army in Winter, 1782-1783" recounts the lives of soldiers and their families at the last post of George Washington's army. Free. Call 561-1765.
"Music in the Grove" concert series - Wooster's Grove, East Main Street, Walden, 6 p.m., with musicians Howard Garrett and Alice Shane. Refreshments for purchase. Event sponsored by Josephine-Louise Public Library. Call 778-7442.
"Music Under the Stars" concert series - Trophy Point Amphitheatre, West Point, 8 p.m. Free. Rain date July 6. Allow extra time for vehicle and photo ID inspection at Stony Lonesome and Thayer gates. Call academy band's hot line at 938-2617 before leaving for concert.
Fireworks - Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park, Greenwood Lake, dusk. Rain date July 6. Call 477-9215.
Fireworks - Smallwood Lake, at dusk. Sponsored by Civic Association of Smallwood.
Fireworks - Monroe-Woodbury High School, Dunderburg Road, Central Valley, 8 p.m. Sponsored by Highland Mills Fire Company. Call 325-5924.
Fireworks - Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Road, New Paltz, 9 p.m. Live music.
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