Finger Lakes Fourth of July Weekend Happenings
Parades, Fireworks, Barbecues, Lake Fun, and Family Time
What are the best things to do 4th of July Weekend in the Finger Lakes? Oh my, it's hard to choose! Here’s a list of what’s going on around Ontario County for the Fourth of July Weekend
Wednesday, July 2
8 p.m. | Concert
Canandaigua | CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua, NY 14424Celebrate America’s birthday with The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (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 at CMAC! *Tickets to KeyBank Headliner Lounge and Corona Cabana are unavailable at this time for this show.*
Thursday, July 3
6 p.m. | Fireworks Festival
Farmington | Town Park, 1000 County Rd. 8Town Park hosting a celebration with food, bounce houses and other games, with fireworks set to launch at dusk.
8:45 p.m. | Fireworks Display
Town of Richmond | 8694 Jack Evans Dr., Honeoye, NY 14471The annual “Ring of Fire” and fireworks show can be seen from any location around the lake. Fireworks will be launched from a barge offshore near Sandy Bottom Park.
Friday, July 4
10 - 11 a.m. | 4th of July Parade
Canandaigua | 115 S Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424Come celebrate our nation’s birth in Downtown Canandaigua! The annual 4th of July Parade brings the community together to celebrate independence with service members, floats, local organizations, live music, special guests, and more in a parade from the top of Main Street at City Hall through the business district.
5 - 11 p.m. | 4th of July Festival
Canandaigua | Lincoln Hill Farms, 3792 NY-247, Canandaigua, NY 14424Come celebrate 4th of July VIP style at Lincoln Hill Farms! Featuring live music by Rocstar Academy and BBDang, a fireworks display, and festive food. Elevate your experience with a VIP package including a barbecue buffet, s'mores by the fire pits, and front row seats to the fireworks show.
Saturday, July 5
6 - 9 p.m. | BBQ Bash
Canandaigua | Hotel Canandaigua, 205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, NY 14424Enjoy the ultimate summer experience of mouthwatering BBQ next to the sparkling Canandaigua Lake, at Hotel Canandaigua. Together, with Nolan's Catering, Hotel Canandaigua presents a fun-filled day of food, drinks, and live music by Blue 22 ahead of the Kershaw Park fireworks display.
9:45 - 11 p.m. | Fireworks Display
Canandaigua | Kershaw Park,155 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, NY 14424The Town and City of Canandaigua are joining forces once again to host the community’s annual Independence Day fireworks display.
Sunday, July 6
5 p.m. | Concert
Canandaigua | CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua, NY 14424As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – are bringing “The Sounds of Summer” tour with special guest, John Stamos, to cities around the globe, including right here in Canandaigua at CMAC.
July 11
9:45 p.m. | Fireworks Display
Geneva | Geneva Family YMCA, Geneva, NY 14456The Geneva Family YMCA will be hosting its 2025 Summerfest. Fireworks will take place at 9:45 p.m.; free admission.
July 12
7 p.m. | Parade
Geneva | Downtown Geneva, NY 14456The Annual Firefighters Parade will begin at 7 p.m. on Exchange Street and end at the Geneva Rec Center where the SummerFest will be taking place.
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