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Sparks of Summer! Fourth of July Fireworks in Westchester County

By Kelly Fitzpatrick June 28, 2023

Are you a Westchester County family looking for great spots to catch Fourth of July festivities and fireworks?  Macaroni KID has rounded up a variety of events with fireworks all around Westchester County.  Fireworks events are listed in date order below.

Know a fireworks display that we missed?  Email me at mackidchappaqua@macaronikid.com to help our families find their fireworks!

White Plains Fireworks

Friday, June 30th 6:30 - 10 p.m.

White Plains High School

Enjoy entertainment including music and inflatables, as well as food, prior to the fireworks display.



Town of Pound Ridge Fireworks Night

Saturday, July 1st
4:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Due to space constraints, walking is encouraged.  A shuttle is available from Pound Ridge Elementary School.

Kensico Dam Music Fest and Fireworks

Valhalla

Monday, July 3rd

The annual Music Fest and Fireworks event at Kensico Dam will take place on Monday, July 3rd.  Admission and parking are free, and carpooling is strongly suggested due to limited space.  Lawn chairs or blankets and picnic baskets are recommended.Enjoy pre-concert entertainment including a DJ and the FDR Drive Band at 7 p.m.  Fireworks begin at 9:15.  




Ossining RiverJam

Monday, July 3rd 

Louis Engel Waterfront Park

The Jay Prince Band brings music sure to get you dancing ahead of the fireworks which will begin at dusk.  Food is available for purchase and picnics are also encouraged.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Rye Playland

Monday July 3rd, Tuesday July 4th

Rye

Head to Rye Playland for a day of rides, food, and games and stay for the annual Fourth of July fireworks displays beginning at 9 p.m.  

Peekskill Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4th

Riverfront Green

Peekskill celebrates Independence Day all day long, opening up with a 10:30 a.m. parade beginning on Crompond Road and ending at the firehouse.  The Ladies of the 80s are headling for the evening's waterfront concert and will be followed by the annual fireworks display.


Pierson Park
July 4th
Tarrytown
Enjoy food trucks from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Kids' Zone fun beginning at 6 p.m.  Live music from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. is followed by the annual fireworks display.  Village parks from Tarrytown to Sleepy Hollow offer views of the fireworks.


Spark the Sound
Tuesday, July 4th
New Rochelle
This rain or shine event is presented by "The First Family of Fireworks," Grucci.


Thank you to our friends at East Coast Sports and Fitness for their support in bringing this guide to our families!  East Coast Sports and Fitness is currently expanding their partnership with East Coast Elite to bring even more baseball teams to our area of Westchester County.  Encourage your ball player to jump into the next round of try-outs on Saturday, August 19th.

Looking for more fun in White Plains - Scarsdale - Rye and surrounding Westchester County towns?