It's the biggest 'Happy Birthday America' party in Upstate New York
Delicious Food, free music, fun games, and those spectacular fireworks. It's all happening at New York State's Official 4th of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza. The 4th falls on a Thursday this year.
Just announced, Grammy winner and legendary keyboard player & singer Bruce Hornsby will be the headlining act for 2024. Hornsby is best known for his slew of hits that include: Mandolin Rain, The Way It Is and Every Little Kiss.

photo: Reuters
In addition, a naturalization ceremony will be held to officially welcome new Americans as citizens of the USA. A flyover by the 109AW New York Air Guard as the celebration kicks off Thursday afternoon.
For more, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov.
feature photo: James DiBianco, Flickr Creative Commons (CC BY 2.0 DEED) Changes made: resized, cropped

Burnt Hills/Ballston Spa and Shen set to battle in Hockey Finals
Mohawk Wing Madness Puts Local Wings to the Test
ALERT: Child Reported Missing from Albany
How and When to Watch the Planetary Parade in the Capital Region
Glenville Bridge Destroys Another Tractor Trailer