Where to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks near Rochester

Victoria E. Freile, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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The Fourth of July is nearly here, which means its time to celebrate our nation's independence with parades, picnics and fireworks. Lots of fireworks.

And if you plan well, fireworks are expected to fill the sky around the region for three nights over the long holiday weekend as local municipalities host annual fireworks displays and celebrate America's birthday.

Not all community celebrations take place this weekend. Chili held its annual Chil-E Festival, including fireworks on June 24.

Most holiday weekend fireworks cap much larger community gatherings. Here's where you can view public fireworks displays (and some details about each corresponding event) on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday:

Rochester-area fireworks on Saturday, July 1

  • Penfield - Fireworks will be launched from Harris Whalen Park, off Route 441, at 10 p.m. The display will follow a festival-style party at the park, which is set to start at 6 p.m. It includes live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities. An Independence Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Penfield High School and will follow a route to the Penfield Community Center on Baird Road.

Rochester-area fireworks on Monday, July 3

  • Conesus Lake Ring of Fire - Shortly after sunset lakeside residents light about 10,000 road flares and torches at the water's edge, creating a "ring of fire." Once it is completely dark, a fireworks display is set off from the north end of the 8-mile-long lake.

  • Farmington - At 9:45 p.m., a fireworks display will be launched over the Farmington Town Park, 1000 County Road 8. Live music, food vendors will be part of the celebration, which starts around 6 p.m.

  • Honeoye Lake - Shortly after dusk, fireworks will launch from Sandy Bottom Park in Richmond at the north end of Honeoye Lake, which is 4.5 miles long. The park will close at 5 p.m. so crews can set up for the launch. Visitors can view the display from elsewhere around the lake.

  • Sodus Point - The fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. Earlier in the day, a Kiddie Parade will begin at 10 a.m. in the Fire Hall/Village Hall parking lot.

  • Sweden - Fireworks will launch at dusk at the Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road S., Sweden, following a community celebration that begins at 7 p.m. and includes family-friendly activities, food and music.

Rochester-area fireworks on Tuesday, July 4

The annual July 4th fireworks display over the Genesee River in downtown Rochester Saturday, July 4, 2015.
The annual July 4th fireworks display over the Genesee River in downtown Rochester Saturday, July 4, 2015.

  • Brighton - The fireworks display will be held at 9:50 p.m. at the end of Brighton's annual July 4 Celebration at Meridan Centre Park, 2025 Meridian Center Blvd., off Winton Road. Food trucks and vendors, live music, children's activities run from 2:30 to 10 p.m. The Skycoasters will perform at 8 p.m. in the park. There's also an 5K road race at Twelve Corners Middle School at 8 a.m.

  • Canandaigua - Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua will set off fireworks at dusk to cap off a daylong celebration of live music, food and activities that runs from 1 to 10 p.m. A parade in downtown Canandaigua will begin at 10 a.m.

  • Greece - The town will again host its Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at the Town Hall campus, which will end with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Festivities will kick off at 7 a.m. with a 5K race and kids' run. Starting at 4 p.m., food trucks, and family-friendly activities will begin. Live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

  • Henrietta - The fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m. at the end of the town's holiday celebration at Veteran's Memorial Park, 595 Calkins Road, Henrietta. Starting at 4 p.m., there will be children's activities, live music, food vendors at the park.

  • Irondequoit - Fireworks will be held at 9:30 p.m. The town's annual July 4th Celebration will be held at the Town Hall campus, 1280 Titus Ave. from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 3 and 4. On the holiday, a 10K race and 2 mile fun run will kick off the day at 8 a.m. Festivities include a parade at 11 a.m., live music, food trucks, a craft show and a recitation of the Declaration of Independence.

  • Lima - The fireworks display is set to begin at 9:40 p.m. at Mark Tubbs Park, 7384 Ziegler Drive, Lima. Family-friendly activities and games will be offered at the park starting at 6:30 p.m.

  • Rochester - Fireworks over the downtown bridges will begin at 10 p.m. and last approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The best viewing areas are from the Broad Street and Court Street bridges, which will both be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 8 p.m. A fireworks display will also follow the home game between the Rochester Red Wings and Buffalo Bisons at Innovative Field. (The game starts at 6:45 p.m.)

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Fireworks near Rochester NY 2023: July 4th show times and more