Kingston Ulster County’s main fireworks event is 4th of July on the Rondout in Kingston at sundown. Sponsored by The Cornell, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and O’Connor & Partners, the evening features a live pre-show at T.R. Gallo Park, starting with the NY Funk Alliance, a high-energy seven-piece band blending R&B, disco, classic rock, and more. Ole Savannah, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and O’Connor & Partners will be sponsoring a fireworks display on the Fourth of July in the City of Kingston. The fireworks will be set off from a barge in the Rondout Creek just after dark. Music Fest and Fireworks Thursday, July 3, 2025 beginning at 5pm Cost of admission: Free Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla Pre-concert entertainment begins at 5pm with a guest DJ followed by the Naked Soul Band at 7pm, and fireworks around 9pm. Carpooling or taking mass transit is suggested. Parking a KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that The Cornell, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and O’Connor & Partners will be sponsoring a fireworks display on July 4, 2025 in the City of Kingston. The fireworks will be set off from a barge in the Rondout Creek just after dark. There are some really amazing 4th of July events near Kingston apart from all the parties, fireworks and cruises. Discover all the 4th of July 2025 events & parades happening near Kingston under one roof and book your places before you miss out on any! Here’s a rundown of planned Fourth of July celebrations in the Mid-Hudson Valley, based on information provided to the Freeman. Kingston The city will host a fireworks display and celebration on Fireworks Display & Entertainment Returns to the City of Kingston Fourth of July Celebration KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that there will be a fireworks display on the Fourth of July in the City of Kingston. Discover spectacular 4th of July events across New York in 2025! From the world-famous Macy's fireworks over Manhattan to intimate Adirondack lakeside celebrations, find parades, fireworks shows, and more. KINGSTON, N.Y. — The city announced Friday that its Fourth of July fireworks and celebration will return to the Rondout Waterfront on July 4. The fireworks display, sponsored by The Cornell The 2025 Grand Marshal for the Kingston 4th of July parade is none other than Helen Hoover!! If you know Helen please congratulate her on this very prestigious honor. City of Kingston Fireworks Event w/NY Funk Alliance Copy link More Public · Hosted by NY Funk Alliance Friday, July 4, 2025 at 6:30PM EDT Next week · 15–27°C Mostly Sunny 12401-4046 NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the East River for 2025. See what time it starts, how long it lasts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Join friends, family, and neighbors on the Rondout for a festive Fourth of July celebration hosted by the City of Kingston! Enjoy a vibrant evening of music, dance, and fireworks on the waterfront, with live entertainment kicking off at 6:30pm in T.R. Gallo Park. In the event of severe weather on July 4, the fireworks entertainment will move to Saturday, July 5, with New York Funk Alliance performing before the fireworks. 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 This Fourth of July, get ready for an unforgettable celebration in Kingston, NY! On July 4, 2025, enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the Rondout Creek just after dark, proudly sponsored by The Cornell, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and O’Connor & Partners. Pre-Fireworks Entertainment in T.R. Gallo Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2024 City of Kingston Announces Fourth of July Celebration KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that Ole Savannah, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and O’Connor & Partners will be sponsoring a fireworks display on the Fourth of July in the City of Kingston. The fireworks will be set off from a barge in the Rondout Creek just after dark. Leading If you're looking for a July Fourth celebration near you, dozens of options are available in the region, from parades to fireworks extravaganzas.
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