Our family plans are already underway for celebrating Independence Day at the Pound Ridge Town Park. There are many options in Westchester to celebrate and watch fireworks display. They actually start in June so you can you will be able to attend several. Here are a few for you to consider.

June 26, Town of Somers The Annual Independence Day celebration starts early and includes the Lynn Adams Memorial 5 K run & 1 mile Walk and Talk-a-thon. The Lions Club will have their famous Barbeque, there’s an Italian American Club Classic Car Show, Wright Reis Homestead Tours, SYSO All Star Games, Children’s and Family Games, Skate Park Competition, Waterslide, Entertainment, Music and Fireworks! Reis Park, 81 Primrose Street, Somers, NY.

June 26, South Salem Fireworks Spectacular Onatru Farm Park This is an evening of entertainment and fireworks provided by the South Salem Town Board to celebrate the 4th of July. It’s a great way to enjoy fun and excitement with friends, family and neighbors. Bring your picnic dinner; blanket and a flashlight would also be a good idea.  Picnicking starts at 6 pm, music starts at 7 pm and the fireworks are at 9:15 pm The cost is $20.00 per car. (Rain date is July 1st)

July 2, Playland’s renowned fireworks display. Fireworks display start at 9:15 and the cost is $5.00 for parking. Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

July 3, Kensico Dam Music Fest and Fireworks – Gates open at 5 pm for picnicking but no grills. Music starts at 6 pm with the Wanderers, then the Gerard Carelli Orchestra at 8 pm and Fireworks at 9:15. It is free a free event at Kensico Dam Plaza, Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla, NY.

July 3, Pound Ridge Park will be holding their fantastic Fireworks display. Come early to pick your spot and bring a picnic dinner to enjoy while listening to music and visiting with neighbors, family and friends. Parking is at the Pound Ridge Elementary School on Rt. 172 or at Scott’s Corner Market where there is a shuttle bus to the Pound Ridge Park. Donations are appreciated

July 4, Old Fashioned Fourth at Muscoot Farm. You can buy hot dogs and hamburgers at the concession stand or bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the afternoon playing old fashioned games and churn some ice cream.

Posted by:  Sonja Lovas