O Say Can You See All Those Fireworks!

Highlights for July 3-5: The heat is on, the hot dogs are grillin', and it's time to celebrate with friends, family, and community. So, get ready for the most stunning fireworks this area has ever seen!

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Amelia Cueva
July 03, 2026

COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & FIREWORKS

Below is a list of America 250 community celebrations & accompanying fireworks!

FESTIVALS

Friday, July 3rd

  • Friday through Saturday | Hammondsport’s Fireman’s Carnival

  • Friday through Sunday | Seneca Falls Canal Fest

Saturday, July 4th

  • Starting at 12:00 PM | 4th of July Celebrations in Branchport

  • Starting at 12:00 PM | Hornell 4th of July Celebration

  • Starting at 3:00 PM | America 250 Celebration at Clute Park in Watkins Glen

  • Starting at 4:00 PM | Celebrate the 4th of July & America’s 250th in Downtown Corning

FIREWORKS

Friday, July 3rd

  • Car show starting at 7:00 PM followed by $25,000 Fireworks Extravaganza at Outlaw Speedway, Dundee

  • 9:30 PM | Fireworks Celebrating 250 Years at Hector Hideaway

Saturday, July 4th

  • At Dark | Hornell

  • 9:30 PM | Corning

  • 9:45 PM | Watkins Glen

  • 10:00 PM | Branchport

  • 10:30 PM | Hammondsport (plus Keuka Lake Ring of Fire at dark)

Sunday, July 5th

  • 10:00 PM | Seneca Falls

Monday, July 6th

  • At Dark | Groton's Annual Fireworks, Festivities start at 6:00 PM

MORE FESTIVITIES & FIREWORKS IN JULY

Saturday, July 11th

  • Horseheads | Festivities start at 4:00 PM & Fireworks at 9:30 PM

  • Geneva | Fireworks at 9:30 PM

The regular ol’ newsletter format will return next week! 🙂

As always, check out all of the events at the link below (and remember to check with the original event hosts for latest updates, rain dates, & cancellations):

A reminder:

Not everybody and not all creatures like fireworks. This group includes (and is not limited to): pets, babies, small children, people with specific sensory needs, folks with dementia, veterans, people with PTSD, and others. So, I’d to acknowledge all the caregivers who have to anticipate a not-so-fun evening trying to soothe and support their loved ones. I see you, and I honor you. ❤️🤍💙

Reminders

Always check with the original event host for updates and cancellations.

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Have fun!