Fireworks will be on display from July 1 to July 4 throughout Western New York for Independence Day. Here's our list of where and when you can see them! This multi-day event (July 6-8th) features rides, water ball on Friday, and great food and beverage options. There will be a parade in downtown Hammondsport starting at 6pm on the 8th. (WETM) — The Twin Tiers will celebrate Independence Day with the rest of the country by holding fireworks shows. We have a list of where you can see fireworks shows around the area from the e PARADE: Friday, July 4th at 10am. Parade route goes down Main Street from City Hall to Booth Street. Judges stand at Commons Park. FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 5th at Kershaw Park at dusk. Sponsored by the City and Town of Canandaigua. Hammondsport Fire Department Carnival features live music, carnival and fireworks. 120 Old HoJack Ln. Hilton, NY. Fireworks Fourth of July 2025 in the Finger Lakes, Rochester NY Fireworks July 4th Independence day Canandaigua lakefront fireworks, Farmington NY, Keuka Lake Ring of Fire, Honeoye, Ithaca, Geneva fireworks displays Fireworks on Saturday, July 5th at 10:00 pm in Hammondsport. Dive-Thru Chicken BBQ at the Branchport Fire Department at 12:00 pm on July 4th. Branchport Parade at 2:00 pm on July 4th. Festival of Lights on July 4th at 10 pm - light your flares and stick them in the beach to light up the lake. Fireworks at 10:00 pm in Branchport on July 4th. Canandaigua 4th of July Celebration (Canandaigua, NY): Canandaigua is hosting its annual fourth of July celebration on Tuesday, July 4th and will include a parade on main street, food vendors and live music at the community picnic in Kershaw park and fireworks at 9:45 PM to conclude the evening. Many events and activities are happening during the Fourth of July weekend in the Twin Tiers, all celebrating Independence Day with fireworks, fun activities, and great company. Here are other places to catch organized Fourth of July fireworks shows and other Independence Day parades and carnivals in the Southern Tier. 18 News has compiled a list of fireworks shows that are scheduled to take place across the Twin Tiers for the Fourth of July in 2025. All shows are sorted by county and placed in chronological order. Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Hammondsport. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Hammondsport. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Hammondsport. Western New Yorkers are gearing up for a busy week of Fourth of July celebrations with parades, concerts, and colorful fireworks displays happening across the region. Below is a full list of scheduled events and fireworks shows by date, along with Independence Day festivities happening throughout the area. Fireworks Schedule by Date Sunday, June 30 Clarence: Fireworks at Main Street Town Park Each Fourth of July, the Hammondsport Fire Department hosts a multi-day carnival complete with rides, a parade, and a firework show. It’s a great event for families during summer vacation. Kids and parents will love the live music, bounce houses, mini-golf, and delicious Carnival fare! 4th of July Weekend at Jellystone Park Thursday, Jul 3, 2025 at 9:00am Jellystone Park of the Finger Lakes Bath, NY Friday is Independence Day, and cities across the ABC 6 News area are planning plenty of events to celebrate this year's 4th of July. ALL CALENDAR EVENTS ARE ON THIS PAGE – OFFICE CLOSED – JULY 4TH Hammondsport: Carnival runs July 4–6; fireworks on July 6 at 10 PM. Rent boats, kayaks, paddleboards across lakes (e.g. Canandaigua Sailboarding). Explore Roseland Waterpark and beaches like Deep Run and Seneca Lake State Park, ideal for BBQs. Find out what makes Fourth of July so special in the Finger Lakes. Browse annual events and traditions such as parades, fireworks celebrations and live music. July 4 Canandaigua (Kershaw Park): Big lakefront show at 9:30–9:45 PM following live music. Branchport (Keuka): Lake fireworks at 10 PM after festivities. Hammondsport: Carnival runs July 4–6; fireworks on July 6 at 10 PM. July 5 Geneva Summerfest: Recreation Center fireworks at 9:45 PM, free admission. Hammondsport The Village of Hammondsport gets an early start on its Fourth of July celebration with the annual Fireman’s Carnival Friday and Saturday, July 1-2 in the park. Activities include a carnival, cornhole, fire truck rides, a parade and fireworks. Here’s the rundown for both days.
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