July 4th Fireworks in Rockland County (2026)
Where to see fireworks in and around Rockland County this Independence Day weekend — America's 250th birthday.
Updated July 3, 2026. America's 250th birthday. Details verified against town websites, the county events calendar, and local news on July 3, 2026 — but shows get moved for weather, so confirm with the venue before you head out.
Tonight — Friday, July 3
Nyack Celebrates USA 250 — Fireworks over the Hudson
FreeThe county's big show this year — launched from a barge on the Hudson, visible all along the Nyack waterfront. Piermont Pier is a popular viewing spot too.
New York Boulders — post-game fireworks
Ticketed — from about $12 at nyboulders.comBoulders vs. Trois-Rivières Aigles, with fireworks after Friday and Saturday's games. The only ticketed show in the county this weekend, and the easiest parking.
Music Fest & Fireworks at Kensico Dam (Westchester)
Free, including parkingWestchester's flagship America250 show, set against the dam.
Saturday, July 4
Pearl River Fireworks & Concert
FreePearl River's decades-old July 4th tradition, run by the Park & Activity Committee. Orangetown's official July 4th page points parade-goers here for evening fireworks — but the committee hasn't published a 2026 start time, so confirm locally before you go.
New York Boulders — post-game fireworks
Ticketed — from about $12 at nyboulders.comSecond night of the Boulders' July 4th weekend series. Note: Sunday's doubleheader has no fireworks.
Piermont Fire Department Parade & Evening Fireworks
FreeThe fire department's July 4th parade steps off at 10 AM from the VFW, and the fireworks go up at 9:30 PM over the Hudson. The pier and the riverfront parks are the natural viewing spots.
Orangetown USA250 Parade & Festival (daytime — no fireworks)
FreeLive music, food trucks, vendors, and kids' activities all afternoon. Ends at 6 PM so you can make an evening fireworks show.
Stony Point Battlefield — Declaration of Independence program (no fireworks)
FreePublic reading of the Declaration and musket firings at the Revolutionary War battlefield. Stony Point's own fireworks come with the 250th Birthday Carnival, July 8–11.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks (NYC)
Free public viewing, or watch on TVA special dual-river edition for America's 250th — the Hudson River barges mean west-side and New Jersey viewing works this year. Worth the trip if you want the biggest show in the country.
Sunday, July 5
Spring Valley Fireworks Celebration
FreeThe last show of the weekend — if you missed everything else, this is your Sunday-night catch.
Happy Birthday America BBQ Bash at the '76 House (no fireworks)
Food for purchaseBBQ, music, kids' activities, and Revolutionary War reenactments at one of America's oldest taverns.
Already happened
Two of the county's biggest shows ran early this year — don't drive out expecting them this weekend:
- Haverstraw — Bowline Point Park — The Town of Haverstraw's fireworks were Wednesday, July 1. No Haverstraw show this weekend.
- Clarkstown — Felix Festa Middle School — Clarkstown's fireworks (serving New City, Congers, Nanuet, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack) were also Wednesday, July 1.
Coming up next week
Rides, games, food, music — and fireworks. Stony Point didn't skip its show; it's next week. Details
A follow-up to the July 1 fireworks. Details