ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Independence Day weekend is almost here!
It isn’t just Fourth of July celebrations all weekend. There are tons of other things to do throughout the Greater Rochester Area!
Throughout the Weekend
Independence Day/America 250 Celebrations
Multiple towns and organizations in the Greater Rochester Area will be celebrating the United States of America’s 250th Birthday!
News 8 has a growing list of these celebrations. Click the link above to learn more about these events.
Red Wings
The Rochester Red Wings are at home this weekend facing off against Lehigh Valley! The Friday game begins at 6:05 p.m., the Saturday game begins at 6:45 p.m., and the Sunday game begins at 1:05 p.m.
There will be fireworks on Friday and Saturday, and a bobblehead giveaway on Sunday. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will also be performing on July 3.
Tickets for Red Wings home games can be purchased here.
Strong Museum of Play’s Fourth of July Fun
The Strong National Museum of Play will be celebrating the Fourth of July through Sunday!
Kids will be able to make a popsicle magnet and an “everlasting sparkler.” Guests are also encouraged to visit the Playfully Patriotic exhibit.
Friday, July 3
Music on the Marina
Music on the Marina continues at Arrowhead Golf Course & Marina in Spencerport from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Performing tonight at the marina is Dave Marron! The organizers are also serving their Friday Night Menu, which includes baked fish options and a beer-battered fish fry.
Red, White, & Play Fest
Dave & Buster’s in Rochester will be holding Red, White, & Play Fest starting at 10 a.m.
The purchase of a ticket will grant customers unlimited video game play, live music, contests, and a BBQ Banquet.
Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day!)
BBQ Bash
Looking for dinner ideas on the Fourth of July? The annual summer BBQ Bash is back at Hotel Canandaigua from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event is a partnership between Hotel Canandaigua and Nolan’s Catering. Country band 33 Thunder will be performing live music at the event.
List of Fireworks
- Brighton: 9:50 p.m. at Meridian Centre Park
- Greece: Approximately 9:45 p.m. at Town Hall
- Irondequoit: 9:30 p.m. at Town Hall
- Ogden: Around dusk at Pineway Ponds Park
- Rochester: 10 p.m.; Viewed from Broad Street and Court Street Bridges
Sunday, July 5
Spencerport Music on the Canal
Spencerport’s Music on the Canal series continues on Sunday. As always, it will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Canal Side Gazebo.
Tonight’s performance will be by Timeline Band, who will be performing R&B, soul, pop, and Top 40 songs.
RPO Outdoors in Perinton
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing outdoors at the Perinton Center Park Amphitheater at 6 p.m.
The concert is free for all to attend.
Freedom Day
The Genesee Country Village & Museum will be teaching about the history of freedom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
David Shakes will be teaching about Black freedom in Western New York and beyond. There will also be tours and speeches teaching about freedom for women and the Haudenosaunee.
ROC Artists Open Market
Roc Artists Open Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Innovation Square and will continue on Sundays.
Artisans, small businesses, food, music, and activities will be at Innovation Square for the market. Vendors may apply by clicking here.
You’ll have many opportunities to visit the market — the final day of the market this year is on October 24.
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