As the Independence Day holiday approaches, a number of CNY locations are hosting celebrations. Firework shows are a classic Fourth of July event and local communities are offering plenty to choose from.
Here's where to find local firework shows over the weekend:
Onondaga County
Baldwinsville: Friday, July 1 at dusk, Paper Mill Island, 136 Spensieri Ave.
Brewerton/Cicero: Sunday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m. over the Oneida River, viewing on Kaphan Road.
Manlius: Saturday, July 2 at dusk. Fireworks will be launched from behind Stickley Furniture on Stickley Drive. A parade at the village center precedes the fireworks, followed by entertainment, food trucks and a cornhole tournament.
Syracuse (NBT Bank Stadium): After the baseball game, Friday, July 1.See the Syracuse Mets' website for tickets. There will also be fireworks after games on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3.
Oswego County
Oswego: Sunday, July 3 at 9:45 p.m. over the Oswego River, downtown. Fireworks will follow the downtown Independence Day parade at 1 p.m. and a block party at 5 p.m.
Oswego: Saturday, July 2 at 10 p.m. at the Oswego Speedway, 300 East Albany St. Fireworks follow that day's race.
Cayuga County
Auburn: Sunday, July 3 at 8 p.m. following a Symphoria concert at Emerson Park, 6914 East Lake Road, Route 38A.
Fair Haven: Saturday, July 2 at 10 p.m. at the south end of Little Sodus Bay or the downtown district.
Jefferson County
Watertown: Monday, July 4 at 9:00 p.m. at the Anza Soccer Complex from 9:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Alexandria Bay: Monday, July 4 at 9:45 p.m. over Boldt Castle on the St. Lawrence River.
Clayton: Sunday, July 3 at 9:45 p.m. over the St. Lawrence River.
Sackets Harbor: Monday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. over the harbor.
Oneida County
Utica: Monday, July 4 at dusk. The Party in the Park will be held at FT Proctor Park with music, vendors and fireworks at dusk.
Boonville: Friday, July 1 at dusk. Vendors and music performers at Erwin Park will be followed by a fireworks show at dusk.
Holland Patent: Sunday, July 3 at 9:15 p.m. The parking lot at 8833 Soule Rd. will have events, music and vendors beginning at 4 p.m. with fireworks to follow.
Clinton: Monday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. The Clinton Central School grounds across from the Clinton Community Pool on Norton Avenue will have music and ice cream from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with fireworks to follow.
Abby Connolly is an intern with WRVO's news department.
