Celebrating independence
Beginning this weekend, many communities will be celebrating America’s independence with parades, fireworks and other events. Here’s the rundown of those events: New York Goshen Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. Great American Weekend. All-day activities at Village Square include live entertainment, hayrides, a rock wall and 150 arts and crafts vendors. For more information, call 845-249-7741. Saturday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 4. Grand Circuit Racing at the Goshen Historic Track. Races start at 1 p.m. $3 admission, children 12 and under are free. Greenwood Lake Saturday, June 30. Classic Car and Bike Show, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CVS parking lot. Performance by the Rockland County Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Lake Beach. Sunday, July 1. Arts and Crafts show on Windermere Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., parade at 2 p.m. and fireworks on the lake at dusk. Monroe Tuesday, July 3. Independence Day Celebration at Mill Pond. Starts at 6 p.m. Food and live entertainment. Fireworks at dusk. Port Jervis Wednesday, July 4. Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Riverside Park. Procession starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by live entertainment and fireworks at dusk. Chester Saturday, July 7. Fireworks display at Carpenter Field. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. West Point Saturday, July 7 (rain date July 8). Independence Day Celebration. Concert featuring the United States Military Academy Band at 8 p.m. in the Trophy Point Amphitheater. Fireworks at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Anyone 16 or older is required to have I.D. New Jersey Vernon Saturday, June 30. Fireworks at Lounsberry Hollow Middle School. Start at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Highland Lakes and Vernon Township Fire Departments. West Milford Tuesday, July 3 (rain date July 7). Fireworks Celebration at Jungle Habitat. New format includes a pre-fireworks concert by “The Ablemen.” The concert begins at 7:15 p.m. followed by the fireworks. Gates open at 6 p.m. and are scheduled to close at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 973-728-2860. Information for this article was compiled by Stephanie A. Mostaccio.