Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks Across Central New York

If you're already making plans for the Fourth of July, you've got plenty of options.

Communities across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley are lighting up the sky with fireworks, live music, food, and parades for the 250th anniversary celebration.

Whether you're looking for a big show or a hometown celebration, here's where you can catch fireworks around the region.

Central New York July 4 Fireworks 2026 (By County)

Oneida County

• Utica (Harbor Point) – Fireworks at dusk with waterfront celebration
• Vernon (Vernon Downs) – Carnival and fireworks July 4
• Vernon (Utica/Rome Speedway) - Fireworks July 3
• Clinton (Village Green area) – Community celebration with fireworks (holiday weekend)
• New Hartford (Sherrillbrook Park) - Food trucks, music & fireworks on July 5
• Boonville (Erwin Park) - Food, music & fireworks on July 3

READ MORE: New York Fireworks Guide - What’s Allowed & What’s Not

Herkimer County

• Herkimer (Herkimer College) – Food trucks, live music, and fireworks on July 1

Madison County

• Cazenovia (Lakeland Park) – Parade, music, and fireworks at dusk
• Hamilton (Village Green / Colgate area) – Festival and fireworks at dusk
• Oneida (Main Street) - Music, parade, food, and fireworks on July 4

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Onondaga County

• Syracuse (NBT Bank Stadium) – Fireworks after the Syracuse Mets game on July 4
• Manlius (Village of Manlius) – Parade, entertainment, and fireworks at dusk
• Camillus (Gillie Lake / Veteran’s Memorial Park) – Live music followed by fireworks at dusk
• Baldwinsville (Paper Mill Island) – Concert and fireworks at dusk
• Brewerton (Oneida River area) – Fireworks at dusk on July 3

Oswego County

• Oswego (Harbor area) – Fireworks over the water (July 5)
• Sandy Creek (Fairgrounds) – Fireworks July 1 as part of fair events

Jefferson County

• Alexandria Bay (St. Lawrence River / Boldt Castle) – Major fireworks show July 4
• Sackets Harbor (Historic Battlefield Park) – Full-day festival and fireworks July 4
• Clayton (Riverfront area) – Fireworks July 3
• Morristown (St. Lawrence River) – Fireworks July 3
• Watertown (Thompson Park area) – Fireworks July 1 kickoff event
• Gouverneur Fairgrounds – Fireworks July 2

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