Everything to Know for Albany's 4th of July Celebration

James DiBianco, Flickr Creative Commons (CC BY 2.0 DEED) Changes made: cropped, resized

The best food, the best entertainment, the best fireworks and the biggest celebration of America is ready to go at the Empire State Plaza in Albany! 

Every year is big, but with America 250, it's EXTRA big - and great timing with 4th of July falling on a Saturday, giving most of us an extra long weekend. 

The Empire State Plaza is home to New York State's official Fourth of July Celebration, with everything kicking off at 5pm. 

  • Food trucks
  • Two stages of entertainment
  • Kids Zone with bounce houses, games and more
  • America 250 exhibits 
  • Stilt walkers
  • Fireworks 

Main Stage

  • 5:00pm | Margo Macero Band
  • 6:15pm | Ill Funk Ensemble
  • 7:15pm | DJ Mr. CEO
  • 7:30pm | New York State Military Color Guard
  • 8:00pm | Sugar Ray

North Stage (closest to the Capitol Building)

  • 5:30pm | Averill Park High School Jazz Ensemble
  • 6:20pm | Albany Rock Pit

Fireworks by Market 32 and Price Chopper are scheduled to begin at 9:15pm. 

For more, visit https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/new-york-states-fourth-july-celebration 

feature photo: James DiBianco, Flickr Creative Commons (CC BY 2.0 DEED) Changes made: cropped, resized

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