These 15 fireworks shows, parades and events close to home will brighten up your July 4

Tom Passmore, The Leader
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Ready for some fireworks?

Cities, towns and villages across New York's Southern Tier are gearing up to celebrate the nation's birthday on July 4. There's a lot going on, including fireworks, parades and outdoor celebrations.

Here's what you can expect to find in your town this holiday. All events are held on July 4 unless otherwise noted.

Did we miss one? Email tpassmore@the-leader.com

Andover

The Andover Fourth of July Committee has a full day of activities planned to celebrate the nation's birthday. The grand parade lineup starts at 8:30 a.m. and the grand parade will start at 10 a.m. Vendors and entertainment will be available at the Andover Central School following the parade, with entertainment from local bands from 2 p.m.to dusk.

Fireworks are at dusk from an off-site location.

Binghamton

Join the Rumble Ponies on July 3 for a fireworks celebration put on by Miller Auto Team after the Rumble Ponies take on the Hartford Yard Goats.

Candor

Candor July 4 Celebration begins June 30 with fireworks at dusk and a carnival at McNeil Pavilion/Battlefield on state Route 96, beginning at 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 1

  • Carnival – Wheelock Rides opens at 4 p.m. at McNeil Pavilion/Battlefied on state Route 96

  • Kiddie Parade at 6 p.m., starting at EMT Garage on Academy Street

Sunday, July 2

  • Horse Pull, Side Hill Acres Goat Farm at 1 p.m. (Gates open at 8 a.m.)

Tuesday, July 4

  • Parade at 10 a.m.

  • American Legion Auxiliary’s Annual Chicken BBQ begins at 11 a.m.

Corning

Riverfront Centennial Park provides plenty of great vantage points to view spectacular fireworks on July 4 at dusk. Local service clubs, including the Corning Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions, sponsor the show. Go to gafferdistrict.com for more things to do.

There will also be a free concert by the Corning Area Concert band in the Nassar Civic Center Ice Rink from 6-8 p.m.

Elmira

On July 1, Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society and Seven Mountains Media are partnering to host Party in the Park. The schedule is as follows:

  • 2 p.m. Vendors on the Midway

  • 2-4 p.m. Swarthout Lunker Hunter Fishing Derby

  • 3-8 p.m. Inflatables with Bobby K sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company

  • 4 p.m. Live Music with Brianna Blankenship from 4-5:30 p.m. and Endless Holiday 6-7:30 p.m.

  • 9 p.m. Fireworks display with Youngs Explosives & Live Broadcast with Wink 106’s Scott & Ally

More info: Party in the Park Fireworks Event – Eldridge Park

Groton

Fireworks will be lighting off at dark from Groton Elementary School on July 4.

Hammondsport

The Village of Hammondsport has its Firemen’s Carnival July 6-8 in the park. Activities include a carnival, cornhole, fire truck rides, a parade and fireworks. Held from 6-10 p.m. July 6-7; 1-10 p.m. July 8

Harpursville

Head over to the Harpursville American Legion for the Colesville Super Celebration July 7-8. There will be music, food, games, and fireworks at dark.

Hornell

Sponsored by Hornell Partners for Growth, Fourth of July festivities in the Maple City begin with a parade downtown at noon. Participants will line up in the Community Bank parking lot at 11 a.m.

Here are the events:

  • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broadway Mall: craft and food vendors, kids activities

  • Noon: parade in downtown Hornell

  • 10 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park at James Street: fireworks

Mansfield

A parade will be held in downtown Mansfield at 5 p.m. July 4 and fireworks will be held at dusk. The day will be filled with activities including a bike decorating contest, kids carnival and beer and wine garden. For more information, go to facebook.com/Mansfieldpajuly4thcelebration

Montrose, Pa.

Here's the schedule for this year's 4th of July Celebration in Montrose:

  • Races for Independence fun run at 7:45 a.m. followed by the 5K at 8 a.m. and 10K at 8:10 a.m.

  • Arts and crafts – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on The Green

  • Chicken BBQ starts at 10 a.m., served in the fire hall.

  • Patriotic parade steps off at 11 a.m. from Grow Avenue to Church Street to Public Avenue to Lake Avenue.

  • Fireworks will be displayed from Montrose High School at dusk.

Norwich

Fireworks over the fairgrounds at the Chenango County fairgrounds will be held July 4. The gates open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance by June 30, $20 the day of the event. Children 7 and under are free. There will be tractor pulls, truck pulls, music and a fireworks display.

Tioga Downs

Following live racing, enjoy fireworks at Tioga Downs.

Town of Union

Town of Union, Magic 101.7fm, 102.5 The Vault and Endwell Rotary present July 4 Extravaganza: Highland Park in Endwell, with chicken barbecue at noon, vendors from 2-9:30 p.m., live music and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date is July 5)

In Endwell, the 4 on the 4th road race will be held at 8 a.m. July 4 beginning on Country Club Road. Preregistration is required. For more information visit 4 on the 4th Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union website at runsignup.com

Watkins Glen

The Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce sponsors fireworks at Clute Park on Sunday, July 2. The show will start at approximately 8 p.m.

This article originally appeared on The Leader: July 4th things to do: 15 fireworks shows, parades in Southern Tier