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Just Announced: Sugar Ray to Headline 4th of July Celebration in Albany

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM

By Terry O'Donnell

New York State Office of General Services

Food, fireworks and the iconic 90s group for the big America 250 celebration

The place to be on July 4th is the Empire State Plaza - always great entertainment, an endless variety of food trucks, the biggest fireworks show in the northeast - and this year Sugar Ray will headline the party. 

Here's the rundown of the day on the main stage: 

5:00pm | Fulton Lee

6:15pm | Ill Funk Ensemble

7:15pm | DJ Mr. CEO

7:30pm | New York State Military Color Guard

8:00pm | Sugar Ray

9:15pm | Fireworks

More activities and performers may be added, so keep an eye on the official Empire State Plaza July 4th page for updates.

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