Saturday
Corinth
10 a.m. - Firecracker 5K race in Pagenstecher Park on Palmer Avenue. Participants must pre-register; cost is $10. A one-mile fun run for kids is also taking place, free of charge.
2 p.m. - Corinth Parade steps off from Palmer Avenue and Fifth Street. It proceeds to Main and River streets.
3 p.m. - Junior Class duck race at the beach.
3 to 9 p.m. - Saratoga County Fair Art Exhibit and face painting by Sher.
3:30 p.m. - Ballston Spa Community band performance at the beach.
5 p.m. - Kenny T and the Backroads Band will play and a balloon artist will perform.
7 p.m. - Mohawk Valley exhibition squad (waterskiing) show at the beach.
9 p.m. - Fireworks from the Irving Densmore Memorial Bridge.
Hudson Falls
6 to 10 p.m. - BeatlesFest at Derby Park, sponsored by Hudson Falls Police Benevolent Association.
Indian Lake
8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Kids Fishing Derby at Byron Park, Indian Lake. The Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake Fish & Game Association will sponsor a free fishing derby for kids 15 and younger. Adult supervision is required. Prizes will be provided, as will free hot dogs, hamburgers and soda. Fishing poles will be available and instruction provided.
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - A bazaar and bake sale at United Methodist Church, East Main Street, features homemade crafts, flea market and homemade baked goods.
4 p.m. - The Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department and auxiliary will offer a chicken barbecue at the Fire Hall.
Salem
6 p.m. - Salem Fireman's Carnival (Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. to noon - Patriotic Picnic, Independence Day celebration with a tea party and a march to Congress Park for crafts and a snack at the Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs.
2 p.m. - Historic City Tour: North Broadway. Hollis Palmer provides a free guided walking tour of the historic North Broadway neighborhood of Saratoga Springs. Meet at Crafter's Gallery, 427 Broadway.
Sunday
Glens Falls
4:30 p.m. - Gates open for the 24th annual Summer Jam at East Field. Tickets are $3 and are available at WCKM studios, 128 Glen St., or the day of the event at East Field.
6:45 p.m. - Summer Jam features music by Journey2Boston, Kings of Stupid Mountain and The Master Cylinders.
9:45 p.m. - Summer Jam fireworks.
Hague
Dusk - Fireworks at the Town Park on Lake Shore Drive (Route 9N).
Indian Lake
7 p.m. - Parade begins on Route 28 and proceeds to Byron Park. Parade features floats, classic cars and more. The celebration continues at Byron Park with live entertainment. For more information, email indianlakeea@frontiernent.net, or call 648-5828.
Dusk - Fireworks.
North Creek
Dusk - Fireworks at the Ski Bowl at Gore Mountain, located on Pleasant Valley Road.
Queensbury
7 p.m. - Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe will host Ice Cream and Jazz Under the Stars, a free jazz concert featuring the Glens Falls Alumni Jazz Ensemble, at 60 Glenwood Ave. There will also be concerts on July 10, 31 and Aug. 31. A collection will be taken to promote the Glens Falls High School Museum Department.
Salem
6 p.m. - Salem Fireman's Carnival, Sunday and Monday.
Saratoga Springs
Noon to 2 p.m. - Ghosts of Saratoga Springs: Folklore, Stories & History exhibit at the Saratoga Springs History Museum.
2 p.m. - Meet and greet General Burgoyne program at Congress Spring in Congress Park.
3 p.m. - Historic City Tour of the "Gut." Charlie Kuenzel & Dave Patterson provide a free guided walking tour of this historic neighborhood in Saratoga Springs. Meet outside the City Center.
Monday
Argyle
11 a.m. - Parade steps off on Route 197 north of the village. It proceeds south on 197 (becomes Route 40 in the village), turns left at Barkley Avenue, left at East Street and right at Route 40, ending at Argyle Central School.
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Argyle Free Library annual book sale.
12:30 p.m. - The Argyle Fire Department offers a chicken barbecue at the firehouse on Route 40 north of the school.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Argyle Senior Citizens Dessert Sale on Sheridan Street at the Argyle United Methodist Church. Desserts will include strawberry shortcake and ice cream, brownies, fudge, cookies and more.
Bolton Landing
7-10 p.m. - Music, face painting, magician/juggler in Rogers Memorial Park.
Dusk - Fireworks can also be viewed from Rogers Memorial Park or from the lake.
Gansevoort
2 p.m. - The annual Fourth of July parade, a non-commercial, family-oriented parade featuring homemade floats and a cannon will begin on Kobor Road, proceeding to Route 32 and then to Catherine Street before turning onto Leonard Street and back to Kobor Road. For more information, call 796-3596.
Glens Falls
3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - Golden Eagles face the Suffern Blue Devils of Westchester in a doubleheader. General Admission is $5.
4 p.m. - Antique and classic car display in Crandall Park. Food vendors will also be in the park through the afternoon and evening.
7:30 p.m. - Glens Falls Symphony presents "New York, New York" in its first Summer Pops Concert of the season. Free.
9 p.m. - Fireworks in Crandall Park.
Lake George
9:30 p.m. - Fireworks at Shepard Park on Canada Street. Free.
10 a.m. - Citizenship Ceremony at the Saratoga National Historical Park, Routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater. Twenty immigrants from around the world will become new citizens. Fife and drums, color guard, musket and cannon firings frame this special event organized by Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Friends of Saratoga Battlefield and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
1 and 3 p.m. - As a messenger from 1776, park ranger Joe Craig reads from the Declaration of Independence, with authentic 18th century toasts reflecting the insightful wit of the document signers. Enjoy free lemonade to share in the toasts, followed by celebratory musket and cannon firings.
9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. - The Saratoga Monument in Victory and the General Philip Schuyler House in Schuylerville, both located eight miles north of Saratoga Battlefield, will be open.
Lake Luzerne
2 p.m. - Student Music Concert, Monday, at Luzerne Music Center, 203 Lake Tour Road, Lake Luzerne featuring student piano, large ensembles and symphony orchestra concert.
Long Lake
10 a.m. to noon. - Long Lake 4th of July Games, classic favorites include the wheel barrel race, sack jumping, the Great Long Lake Egg Toss, and three-legged relay races. Treasure hunt for kids 3 and younger is at 10 a.m. For more information, call 624-3307.
5 to 6 p.m. - The Great Long Lake Bed Races - Find an old bed, slap some wheels on it, decorate it, then hop on and race to the finish line. Pre-registration required. Call 624-3077 to register.
6 to 10 p.m. - Blues Legend Ernie Williams and his band perform at the Long Lake Town Beach, the Long Lake Fire Department serves up a feast, Penelope the Clown paints faces at the Gazebo and fireworks can be seen from the beach, boat or Mount Sabattis at dusk. For more information, call 624-3077. Student Piano, Large Ensembles & Symphony Orchestra Concert
Salem
Noon - Future Farmers of America Chicken barbecue at Proufit Hall, Route 22.
5 p.m. - Independence Day Parade begins at Holy Cross Church, proceeds on Main Street to Park Place and ends at the Fireman's Carnival.
6 p.m. - Salem Fireman's Carnival.
9:30 p.m. - Fireworks at Fireman's Field near the Carnival site (rain date is 9 p.m. July 5).
Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. - Firecracker Road Race, sponsored by Blue Streaks Running Club; $20 pre-registration fee, $25 registration the day of the event. Visit bobjr@telescopecasual.com for more information.
10 a.m. - All-American Parade & Patriotic Pooches. The parade will progess down Broadway from Van Dam Street to Spring Street. Patriotic Pooches are sponsored by Sloppy Kisses.
11 a.m. - Family Photo opportunity with Patriotic Parade characters. Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and others will be available for photographs at the Carousel in Congress Park.
11 a.m. - Charlie Kuenzel and Dave Patterson will provide a free guided walking tour of historic Congress Park. Meet at Congress Spring in Congress Park.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - The All-American BBQ and Dessert Festival will feature tastings at participating restaurant locations in downtown Saratoga Springs, with additional participants at the Holiday Inn.
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Classic Car Show in Congress Park includes up to 60 American and exotic classic cars lining Congress Park plaza.
Noon to 9 p.m. - Family Day in Congress Park, sponsored by the Saratoga History Museum and featuring historic games, living history actors, live music, face painting, food and carousel rides.
Noon - General Burgoyne at Family Day in Congress Park.
3 and 7:30 p.m. - The Resonators at Family Day in Congress Park.
5 p.m. - Opera Saratoga at Family Day in Congress Park - at the Spirit of Life fountain.
9 p.m. - Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Family Day in Congress Park.
9:15 p.m. - Fireworks coordinated to patriotic music in Congress Park.
Schroon Lake
11 a.m. - Music at the bandstand in Town Park, located on Dock Street, throughout the afternoon.
6 p.m. - Parade at begins at Hoffman Road and proceeds up Route 9 and Main Street to the Town Beach.
Dusk - Fireworks over Schroon Lake.
Thurman
7 p.m. - July Fourth marks the beginning of Thurman's free Monday Night Concerts in the Park, held each Monday in July and August at Veterans' Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol, just six miles from Northway Exit 23. Smokey Greene will perform, followed by a fireworks display.
Fort Ticonderoga
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Celebrate the first victory in the American Revolution by joining historic interpreters as they bring to life the celebration for America's independence and march to the beat of Fort Ticonderoga's Fife & Drum Corps. More information is available at Fort-Ticonderoga.org. Tickets are available until 4:30 p.m.
Corinth
10 a.m. - Firecracker 5K race in Pagenstecher Park on Palmer Avenue. Participants must pre-register; cost is $10. A one-mile fun run for kids is also taking place, free of charge.
2 p.m. - Corinth Parade steps off from Palmer Avenue and Fifth Street. It proceeds to Main and River streets.
3 p.m. - Junior Class duck race at the beach.
3 to 9 p.m. - Saratoga County Fair Art Exhibit and face painting by Sher.
3:30 p.m. - Ballston Spa Community band performance at the beach.
5 p.m. - Kenny T and the Backroads Band will play and a balloon artist will perform.
7 p.m. - Mohawk Valley exhibition squad (waterskiing) show at the beach.
9 p.m. - Fireworks from the Irving Densmore Memorial Bridge.
Hudson Falls
6 to 10 p.m. - BeatlesFest at Derby Park, sponsored by Hudson Falls Police Benevolent Association.
Indian Lake
8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Kids Fishing Derby at Byron Park, Indian Lake. The Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake Fish & Game Association will sponsor a free fishing derby for kids 15 and younger. Adult supervision is required. Prizes will be provided, as will free hot dogs, hamburgers and soda. Fishing poles will be available and instruction provided.
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - A bazaar and bake sale at United Methodist Church, East Main Street, features homemade crafts, flea market and homemade baked goods.
4 p.m. - The Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department and auxiliary will offer a chicken barbecue at the Fire Hall.
Salem
6 p.m. - Salem Fireman's Carnival (Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. to noon - Patriotic Picnic, Independence Day celebration with a tea party and a march to Congress Park for crafts and a snack at the Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs.
2 p.m. - Historic City Tour: North Broadway. Hollis Palmer provides a free guided walking tour of the historic North Broadway neighborhood of Saratoga Springs. Meet at Crafter's Gallery, 427 Broadway.
Sunday
Glens Falls
4:30 p.m. - Gates open for the 24th annual Summer Jam at East Field. Tickets are $3 and are available at WCKM studios, 128 Glen St., or the day of the event at East Field.
6:45 p.m. - Summer Jam features music by Journey2Boston, Kings of Stupid Mountain and The Master Cylinders.
9:45 p.m. - Summer Jam fireworks.
Hague
Dusk - Fireworks at the Town Park on Lake Shore Drive (Route 9N).
Indian Lake
7 p.m. - Parade begins on Route 28 and proceeds to Byron Park. Parade features floats, classic cars and more. The celebration continues at Byron Park with live entertainment. For more information, email indianlakeea@frontiernent.net, or call 648-5828.
Dusk - Fireworks.
North Creek
Dusk - Fireworks at the Ski Bowl at Gore Mountain, located on Pleasant Valley Road.
Queensbury
7 p.m. - Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe will host Ice Cream and Jazz Under the Stars, a free jazz concert featuring the Glens Falls Alumni Jazz Ensemble, at 60 Glenwood Ave. There will also be concerts on July 10, 31 and Aug. 31. A collection will be taken to promote the Glens Falls High School Museum Department.
Salem
6 p.m. - Salem Fireman's Carnival, Sunday and Monday.
Saratoga Springs
Noon to 2 p.m. - Ghosts of Saratoga Springs: Folklore, Stories & History exhibit at the Saratoga Springs History Museum.
2 p.m. - Meet and greet General Burgoyne program at Congress Spring in Congress Park.
3 p.m. - Historic City Tour of the "Gut." Charlie Kuenzel & Dave Patterson provide a free guided walking tour of this historic neighborhood in Saratoga Springs. Meet outside the City Center.
Monday
Argyle
11 a.m. - Parade steps off on Route 197 north of the village. It proceeds south on 197 (becomes Route 40 in the village), turns left at Barkley Avenue, left at East Street and right at Route 40, ending at Argyle Central School.
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Argyle Free Library annual book sale.
12:30 p.m. - The Argyle Fire Department offers a chicken barbecue at the firehouse on Route 40 north of the school.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Argyle Senior Citizens Dessert Sale on Sheridan Street at the Argyle United Methodist Church. Desserts will include strawberry shortcake and ice cream, brownies, fudge, cookies and more.
Bolton Landing
7-10 p.m. - Music, face painting, magician/juggler in Rogers Memorial Park.
Dusk - Fireworks can also be viewed from Rogers Memorial Park or from the lake.
Gansevoort
Glens Falls
3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - Golden Eagles face the Suffern Blue Devils of Westchester in a doubleheader. General Admission is $5.
4 p.m. - Antique and classic car display in Crandall Park. Food vendors will also be in the park through the afternoon and evening.
7:30 p.m. - Glens Falls Symphony presents "New York, New York" in its first Summer Pops Concert of the season. Free.
9 p.m. - Fireworks in Crandall Park.
Lake George
9:30 p.m. - Fireworks at Shepard Park on Canada Street. Free.
10 a.m. - Citizenship Ceremony at the Saratoga National Historical Park, Routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater. Twenty immigrants from around the world will become new citizens. Fife and drums, color guard, musket and cannon firings frame this special event organized by Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Friends of Saratoga Battlefield and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
1 and 3 p.m. - As a messenger from 1776, park ranger Joe Craig reads from the Declaration of Independence, with authentic 18th century toasts reflecting the insightful wit of the document signers. Enjoy free lemonade to share in the toasts, followed by celebratory musket and cannon firings.
9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. - The Saratoga Monument in Victory and the General Philip Schuyler House in Schuylerville, both located eight miles north of Saratoga Battlefield, will be open.
Lake Luzerne
2 p.m. - Student Music Concert, Monday, at Luzerne Music Center, 203 Lake Tour Road, Lake Luzerne featuring student piano, large ensembles and symphony orchestra concert.
Long Lake
10 a.m. to noon. - Long Lake 4th of July Games, classic favorites include the wheel barrel race, sack jumping, the Great Long Lake Egg Toss, and three-legged relay races. Treasure hunt for kids 3 and younger is at 10 a.m. For more information, call 624-3307.
5 to 6 p.m. - The Great Long Lake Bed Races - Find an old bed, slap some wheels on it, decorate it, then hop on and race to the finish line. Pre-registration required. Call 624-3077 to register.
6 to 10 p.m. - Blues Legend Ernie Williams and his band perform at the Long Lake Town Beach, the Long Lake Fire Department serves up a feast, Penelope the Clown paints faces at the Gazebo and fireworks can be seen from the beach, boat or Mount Sabattis at dusk. For more information, call 624-3077. Student Piano, Large Ensembles & Symphony Orchestra Concert
Salem
Noon - Future Farmers of America Chicken barbecue at Proufit Hall, Route 22.
5 p.m. - Independence Day Parade begins at Holy Cross Church, proceeds on Main Street to Park Place and ends at the Fireman's Carnival.
6 p.m. - Salem Fireman's Carnival.
9:30 p.m. - Fireworks at Fireman's Field near the Carnival site (rain date is 9 p.m. July 5).
Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. - Firecracker Road Race, sponsored by Blue Streaks Running Club; $20 pre-registration fee, $25 registration the day of the event. Visit bobjr@telescopecasual.com for more information.
10 a.m. - All-American Parade & Patriotic Pooches. The parade will progess down Broadway from Van Dam Street to Spring Street. Patriotic Pooches are sponsored by Sloppy Kisses.
11 a.m. - Family Photo opportunity with Patriotic Parade characters. Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and others will be available for photographs at the Carousel in Congress Park.
11 a.m. - Charlie Kuenzel and Dave Patterson will provide a free guided walking tour of historic Congress Park. Meet at Congress Spring in Congress Park.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - The All-American BBQ and Dessert Festival will feature tastings at participating restaurant locations in downtown Saratoga Springs, with additional participants at the Holiday Inn.
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Classic Car Show in Congress Park includes up to 60 American and exotic classic cars lining Congress Park plaza.
Noon to 9 p.m. - Family Day in Congress Park, sponsored by the Saratoga History Museum and featuring historic games, living history actors, live music, face painting, food and carousel rides.
Noon - General Burgoyne at Family Day in Congress Park.
3 and 7:30 p.m. - The Resonators at Family Day in Congress Park.
5 p.m. - Opera Saratoga at Family Day in Congress Park - at the Spirit of Life fountain.
9 p.m. - Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Family Day in Congress Park.
9:15 p.m. - Fireworks coordinated to patriotic music in Congress Park.
Schroon Lake
11 a.m. - Music at the bandstand in Town Park, located on Dock Street, throughout the afternoon.
6 p.m. - Parade at begins at Hoffman Road and proceeds up Route 9 and Main Street to the Town Beach.
Dusk - Fireworks over Schroon Lake.
Thurman
7 p.m. - July Fourth marks the beginning of Thurman's free Monday Night Concerts in the Park, held each Monday in July and August at Veterans' Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol, just six miles from Northway Exit 23. Smokey Greene will perform, followed by a fireworks display.
Fort Ticonderoga
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Celebrate the first victory in the American Revolution by joining historic interpreters as they bring to life the celebration for America's independence and march to the beat of Fort Ticonderoga's Fife & Drum Corps. More information is available at Fort-Ticonderoga.org. Tickets are available until 4:30 p.m.
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