Fourth of July fun: Here's our list. What's your pick?

For fun – and a chance to win a $10 iTunes gift card – tell us where you think the best place to catch fireworks in the Capital Region is, and why.  We’ll draw a name at random at the close of this contest, 2 p.m. Thursday, June 30.  Please enter only once and use a valid email address (this is how we will contact you should you win).

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Fourth of July Fireworks in Freedom Park, Where: Freedom Park, Schonowee Avenue, Scotia When: 8:45 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 372-5656 or http://www.FreedomParkScotia.org Notes: Held in the Collins Park area.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

4th of July Celebration and Patriotic Picnic , Where: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs When: 10 a.m. Cost: Free Contact: 584-5540 or http://www.childrensmuseumatsaratoga.org Notes: Celebrate Independence Day with a tea party. No, not by throwing cases of tea overboard. Instead, come to the museum to meet a special guest and then march to Congress Park for a craft and snack. Please dress for the occasion.

All-American Celebration , Where: Downtown, Saratoga Springs When: 10 a.m. Contact: http://www.saratogajuly4th.com/eventinfo.htm Notes: Music, history, parade, car show and fireworks in Congress Park.

Fourth of July Fireworks , Where: Butler Park, Gettle Road, Averill Park When: 9:15 p.m. Contact: http://www.sandlakekiwanis.org/ Notes: Held in conjunction with Kiwanis Summerfest 2011.

Saturday continued…

Greenwich Elks Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration , Where: Greenwich Elks Club, Route 40S, Greenwich, Washington County When: 1 p.m. Contact: 692-2061 Notes: Annual holiday party with fireworks at 9 p.m.

Steamboat Meet and Fourth of July Celebration, Where: Village of Waterford, Waterford When: 8 a.m. Contact: http://www.town.waterford.ny.us Notes: The annual event is a trip back in time when the canal was in its industrial heyday. The event concludes with fireworks.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

All-American Celebration , Where: Downtown, Saratoga Springs When: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Contact: http://www.saratogajuly4th.com/eventinfo.htm Notes: Music, history, parade, car show and fireworks in Congress Park.

2011 Hudson Valley Fireworks & Independence Day Celebrations ...

Of July Celebration 2011

In 2011, the Kiwanis Club of Saugerties and the Saugerties Fire Department will team up for yet another great Saugerties 4th of July celebration. The 4th of July parade and fireworks will take place on Monday, July 4th.Festivities include: 

Great American Celebration ~ Dutchess County Fairgrounds

July 2nd & 3rd Demolition Derby & Megasaurus Crusher

July 4th Hudson Valley Philharmonics & Fireworks Sunday July 4th, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Orchestra will perform @ 8 pm with fireworks at Dusk. Admission is $12.00, $8.00 in advance or $45.00 a Carload, $35.00 in Advance; Parking is FREE ~

For More Info: http://www.dutchessfair.com

Poughkeepsie:

The City of Poughkeepsie will host a fireworks display Sunday at Waryas Park on Main Street. A DJ will play music beginning at 2 p.m., and the Ice House will be open for food and drinks. Fireworks begin at 9:20 p.m. Call 454-1700 or visit www.dutchesscountyregionalchamber.org .

Watch the Fireworks from the Walkway!

On Monday, July 4th the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park will close to the public at 5:30 p.m. and then re-open at 6:30 p.m. for those possessing valid wristbands. The fireworks display is expected to begin after 9:00 p.m. If the event is postponed due to inclement weather, it will be re-scheduled for Tuesday, July 5. Tune into Hudson Valley radio stations for weather and event updates. (Please note: There will be no refunds offered to wristband holders.) Bathrooms and vendors will be available on the approaches on either end of the bridge. Due to the nature of the 4th of July event, all ticket holders are asked to adhere to these special event regulations: – No dogs, bicycles, rollerblades or scooters allowed on the Walkway – No coolers, alcohol or smoking permitted – Visitors are advised to car pool and to bring a flashlight

 There will not be shuttle bus service for the July 4th fireworks event, so those with valid wristbands are encouraged to car pool and to park at various City of Poughkeepsie or Town of Highland municipal lots or approved on street parking spaces and allow ample time to get to the Walkway in time for the fireworks. Ticket holders may access the Walkway from either the East or West entrances. Walkway Ambassadors and volunteers will assist visitors at event. We are unable to provide rides for guests, please be prepared to walk at least a half mile for this event.

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