In Lake Placid, the Fourth of July is celebrated all day long and into the evening! Join us for a parade, live music, and the Set the Night to Music fireworks! Be sure to check out the Lake Placid horse show and Star Spangled Ski Jumps, parade down Main Street, Vermont National Guard flyover, live music and fireworks over Mirror Lake up in the For the family Fourth of July in Lake Placid There’s nothing as classically Adirondack (or patriotic) as Lake Placid’s Fourth of July celebration. One of many gems this season, you’ll see Lake Placid come to life, with Main Street decorated for the occasion, and visitors from far and wide coming together to celebrate America’s independence in an all-American town. The festivities fully July 4th culminates in Lake Placid's incredible Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza, Set the Night to Music. The fireworks show, begins at 9:30 p.m.and is choreographed to music. The Fourth of July is just around the corner and several Adirondack towns have released their schedule of events which include a wide array of activities such as parades, fireworks displays, carnivals, live music, craft shows, kid’s games and attractions, and much more. See below for a list of Independence Day celebrations occurring around the Adirondack Park to help you plan your Fourth of Fourth of July weekend in Lake Placid is chock full of events to entertain you and some that you can participate in! 4th of July weekend wouldn’t be complete without our ever-popular July 4th Parade at 5 pm. The parade route begins at the Olympic Center on Main Street and ends at the intersection of Main Street and Saranac Avenue. Find out exactly where to catch fireworks on the 4th of July across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and Upstate New York. Celebrate July 4th 2025 in Lake Placid. Events include a spectacular fireworks display, live music, and an annual town-wide parade. Enjoy the 4th of July in Lake Placid! 4th of July Parade. Ending the afternoon every year is Lake Placid's Fourth of July gala parade, starting at 5 p.m. With lots of local civic groups, businesses, and individuals, the parade has grown into a great crowd pleaser! The Lake Placid July Fourth organizing committee invites organizations, civic groups, individuals, businesses and others to join this year’s parade. Floats should center on the theme of the “peoples’ parade,” showcasing the people in our region who contribute to the Lake Placid community. 4th of July weekend wouldn't be complete without our ever-popular July 4th Parade at 5 pm down the picturesque Main Street. The parade route begins at the Olympic Center on Main Street and ends at the intersection of Main Street and Saranac Avenue. Now in its third decade, Lake Placid's Set the Night to Music Fireworks Spectacular will light up the skies over Mirror Lake at 9:15 pm on Friday LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid is planning its annual 4th of July celebration, complete with a parade down Main Street. The organizing committee is calling on the community to help make this Lake Placid is set to host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4, featuring a lively parade down Main Street, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks display. LAKE PLACID — This holiday weekend is packed with both indoor and outdoor events in the Lake Placid region. Read on to find out more about some of the calendar highlights. Friday, July 4 in Lake Placid will include a continuation of the I Love New York Horse Show. The events begin at 8 a.m. [] About Live Music in Lake Placid on the 4th/Weekend July 2nd Open Mic Night at Zig Zags Live Music at The Grand Adirondack Hotel Rooftop: 6pm-10pm with Fiddlehead on the Roof Live Music at The Marcy Bar: 7-10 Live Music at Generations: 6-9pm with Scott Sileo Fireworks over Mirror Lake Topping off the day is Lake Placid’s legendary Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza, Set the Night to Music. The fireworks show, which begins at 9:30 p.m., is choreographed to music. Hear the official soundtrack live on 100.7/102.1 – LAKEfm and 105.5/95.3 FM – Adirondack 105. The Lake Placid Fourth of July gala parade features businesses, civic groups, and individuals making their way down the crowded streets. Of course, no 4th of July is complete without a colorful fireworks display! 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. Where: Main Street and Donaldson Park. Time: 5:00pm – 8:30pm and 9:00pm Fireworks. There will be vendors set up and businesses along Main Street staying open “after hours” just for this event! Stop by the food trucks serving delicious bites and beverages before the main attraction – THE FIREWORKS! The Lake Placid July Fourth organizing committee invites organizations, civic groups, individuals, businesses, and others to join this year’s parade. Floats should center on the theme of the “peoples’ parade,” ultimately showcasing the people in our region who contribute to the Lake Placid community. Now in its third decade, Lake Placid's Set the Night to Music Fireworks Spectacular will light up the skies over Mirror Lake at 9:30 pm on Friday, July 4th. This popular event annually draws several thousand people, so get there early and grab a spot on the shore of Mirror Lake.
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