Sparks will fly across Rochester this Independence Day. Discover the various Fourth of July celebrations taking place in Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes including fireworks, parades and more. No matter what corner of the region you are visiting, you will find something fun for everyone.
FIREWORKS & PARADES
July 3 | Conesus Lake
Sponsored by The Conesus Lake Association, every 3rd of July residents light provided flares at exactly 10:00 pm along the entire shoreline of the Lake, creating a RING OF FIRE. The night is highlighted by fireworks displays up and down Conesus lake.
Town of Richmond Fireworks Display
July 3 | Honeoye Lake
Fireworks will be launched from a barge off shore near Sandy Bottom Beach.
Irondequoit 4th of July Festival
July 3 & 4 | Town of Irondequoit
Join the Town of Irondequoit as they celebrate America's 250th birthday with family fun, delicious food and drinks, a 10K run and 2k fun run, a festive parade, and so much more.
July 4 | Downtown Rochester
The classic downtown fireworks extravaganza is back for July 4th! Please note that the Broad St. and Court St. Bridges will be closed to vehicular traffic for pedestrian viewing.
July 4 | Rochester by Water
Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial on the 4th of July by watching the fireworks from the best seats in the house – on the Genesee River!
Fairport/Perinton 4th of July Parade
July 4 | Village of Fairport
This year's celebration will be held on Friday, July 4, 2026, including the traditional Firecracker four-mile run/walk, Parade and Party in the Park.
Town of Greece 4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Town of Greece
Join us for a fun-filled Independence Day celebration at Greece Town Hall on Saturday, July 4th! Bring the whole family and celebrate America's 250th birthday in style.
Town of Henrietta July 4th Celebration
July 4 | Veterans Memorial Park
Activities begin at 4pm with fireworks at 9:45pm. Festivities include Children's Activities, Live Music, Local Food Vendors & Food Trucks and a 7:45-9:45pm ATLAS BAND performance.
Brighton 4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Town of Brighton
The Brighton July 4th 5K Race will begin at 8:00am at Brighton High School. Fireworks display may also be viewed at Buckland Park 1341 Westfall Rd.
Brockport Old Fashioned 4th of July
July 4 | SUNY Brockport
You can expect all of your favorite traditions - children's parade, cake walk, old fashioned lawn games, live music, grilled favorites and more. There will also be a history tent and board members on hand to answer questions you may have on the house's past, present and future!
Canandaigua 4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Main Street in Canandaigua
Come enjoy a festive parade as well as a fireworks display to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
SPECIAL EVENTS
June 29 - July 5 | Strong Museum of Play
Visit the Play Lab from June 29 to July 5 for Fourth of July fun! Make a popsicle magnet and craft an everlasting sparkler with sparkly ribbons and wooden wands. Be sure to stop by Playfully Patriotic—an exhibit celebrating American history through the lens of play!
July 2 | CMAC
Fans will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the RPO and enjoy stirring Sousa spectaculars, favorite toe-tappers, and inspiring anthems as the orchestra performs favorite red, white and blue melodies complete with fireworks!
July 3 | ESL Ballpark
Come for the game, stay for the music! The Rochester Red Wings take on the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs at home for a 5-game series through the Fourth of July weekend. After Friday’s game, RPO Music Director Maestro Andreas Delfs takes the podium to conduct your RPO for stirring Sousa spectaculars, favorite toe-tappers, and inspiring anthems! Stick around for the big end-of-concert fireworks display.
July 4 | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
250th Anniversary Special: In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, New York State residents enjoy a special admission rate. Come celebrate Independence Day at the park!
Rochester Red Wings 4th of July Celebration
July 4 | ESL Ballpark
Join the Red Wings as they take on the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Stick around after the game for a fireworks spectacular.
July 4 | The Strathallan Hotel & Spa
Spend the 4th of July on the 9th floor at Hatties with the best views of the Rochester Fireworks display.
Independence Day & Freedom Day
July 4 & 5 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
On July 4th, Join Genesee Country Village & Museum’s beloved Independence Day Celebration—where history comes to life and community takes center stage. Enjoy a full day of patriotic fun, immersive experiences, and good old-fashioned revelry! On July 5, the museum will be commemorating 250 years of independence by reflecting on the many meanings of ‘freedom’ and how it has been practiced.
There are limitless ways to celebrate Independence Day in Rochester, NY this year. Looking for even more things to do this summer? Discover other things to do this summer here. However you choose to spend the day, share your adventures in Rochester with us by using #VisitROC!
