Historic Richmond Town Celebration Demonstrations of ice-cream churning will complement a pie-baking competition at a holiday celebration on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5; $4 for 65+; $3.50 for children 5 to 17; free for children under 5 and members. (718) 351-1611; historicrichmondtown.org .
History Walk for Insomniacs The annual walk past Revolutionary War sites in Lower Manhattan, led by James Kaplan, will begin on Monday at 2 a.m. and end at 6 a.m. in front of Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl Street, renaissance fort lauderdale hotel the sponsor of the walk. The museum's restaurant will be open for breakfast, which is not included in the fee: $20, or $15 members. Reservations and meeting place: (212) 425-1778 or (212) 471-8546; frauncestavernmuseum.org .
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks: 'Gift of Freedom' A tribute to the Statue of Liberty — which is celebrating her 125th anniversary — is the theme of this year's show, which will take place over the Hudson River on Monday beginning about 9:20 p.m. The best viewing sites in Manhattan renaissance fort lauderdale hotel include renaissance fort lauderdale hotel the West Side Highway, northbound renaissance fort lauderdale hotel lanes and 12th Avenue, between 23rd and 59th Streets; some side streets between 11th and 12th Avenues; and Piers 54 (from 14th Street) and 84 (from 44th Street). DeWitt Clinton Park, on 52nd to 54th Streets between 11th and 12th Avenues, will be open to viewers with disabilities. Waterfront locations in New Jersey with unobstructed views over the Hudson also offer good viewing sites. There will also be viewing parties with admission charges. A $225-a-ticket benefit for the North River Historic Ship Society will take place on the rooftop of Pier 66 Maritime, at 26th Street and the Hudson River; (212) 757-1600; nrhss.org . Other viewing locations with admission include renaissance fort lauderdale hotel the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, 46th Street and 12th Avenue, $100 per person ($130 with private tour), intrepidmuseum.org ; Pier 66 Maritime, $100 and $175, including refreshments, pier66maritime.com ; and New York Waterway Tours boats, $80, or $70 for children 3 to 12 years old, (800) 533-3779, nywaterway.com . The fireworks show will be broadcast on WNBC, Channel 4, beginning at 9 p.m. with a recorded score featuring performances by Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry, LeAnn Rimes, James Taylor and others; live performances by Beyoncé and Brad Paisley will also be part of the broadcast, which will be repeated at 10 p.m. The singer Nick Lachey is the host. WINS radio, 1010 AM, will offer a simultaneous broadcast. renaissance fort lauderdale hotel (212) 494-4495. For those viewing from boats: (212) 494-5243.
Readings renaissance fort lauderdale hotel of the Declaration of Independence Staten Island renaissance fort lauderdale hotel OutLoud, a group that sponsors readings around that borough, will offer two free outdoor readings of the Declaration of Independence this weekend. On Saturday at 3 p.m. the reading will be at the Conference House, 298 Satterlee Street, at Hylan Boulevard, in Tottenville; on Sunday the location will be Fort Wadsworth, reachable from Bay Street and School Road. Both are at 3 p.m., and spectators are encouraged to take along their own seating; (718) 907-0709; statenislandoutloud.org .
Revolutionary War Walking Tours Lower Manhattan is chockfull of important sites of Revolutionary War history, and tours will be flooding the area this weekend. On Friday, Bowery renaissance fort lauderdale hotel and Canal Walking Tour will be leading a walk that examines the importance of the city during the war, meeting at 1 p.m. in front of Bowling Green Park, Bowling Green and Broadway; $15, or $12 for 65+ and students; (917) 502-3543. On Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., "Revolution in the Streets," sponsored by In Depth Walking Tours, will discuss the riots, conspiracies and spies of New York in 1775, meeting at Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl Street; $20; (917) 607-9019. "Highlights of Heroes of the American Revolution," led by Gotham Walk, will focus on the influential figures of the Revolution, as well as the early leaders of the country; $7, and $4 for each additional person; reservations and meeting place: (212) 629-1886. And the "Ghosts of the American Revolution (and Other Eras)" will be sought on a tour by Ghosts of New York that will meet on Monday at 11 a.m. inside the Park Row Deli, 38 Park Row; $20 by credit card or $25 in cash; ghostsofny.com .
Traveling World War I Exhibition will begin a 75-city tour this weekend at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, 46th Street and 12th Avenue. Contained renaissance fort lauderdale hotel in a big rig parked on the pier, the interactive display "Honoring renaissance fort lauderdale hotel Our History" tells the story of the war with videos, renaissance fort lauderdale hotel audio recordings, uniforms and other artifacts; it is presented by the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Mo., and the financial firms Waddell Reed and Ivy Funds. Viewing hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is by donation, with proceeds to benefit both museums. honoringourhistory.com .
Demolition Derbies and Music at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds Derby fans can watch the action Saturday and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 4:30 p.m.; tickets, at $10 or $5 for children 5 and younger, will be available only at the gate beginning at 3:30 p.m. On Monday the entertainment will be a bit more sedate with a performance by the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, accompanied renaissance fort lauderdale hotel by fireworks; the show starts at 8 p.m., but gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the gate; children renaissance fort lauderdale hotel under 12 are free. Carload admission, $35 in advance, $45 on Monday. 6550 Springbrook Avenue (Route 9), Rhinebeck, (845) 876-4000; dutchessfair.com .
Music and Fireworks at Kensico Dam A free celebration on Sunday at 6 p.m. will feature music by the Wanderers renaissance fort lauderdale hotel and the Gerard Carelli Orchestra, as well as fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m., with music to begin at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15; spectators should take along chairs or blankets. renaissance fort lauderdale hotel Kensico Dam Plaza, Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, (914) 864-7275, westchestergov.com .
Music, Speeches and Bell Tolling will commemorate the holiday on Monday beginning at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's renaissance fort lauderdale hotel Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, renaissance fort lauderdale hotel Mount Vernon. The event will also feature music and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. (914) 667-4116; renaissance fort lauderdale hotel nps.gov/sapa ; free.
Patriotic Reading and Music at John Jay Homestead Monday's activities will begin at 11 a.m. with a free reading of the Declaration renaissance fort lauderdale hotel of Independence on the front lawn, with music by the American Colonials fife and drum band; spectators are encouraged to provide their own seating. Tours of the historic house will begin at noon; admission is $7; $5 for students and 65+; and free for members renaissance fort lauderdale hotel and children 12 and younger. 400 Route 22, Katonah, (914) 232-5651, johnjayhomestead.org .
Pirates and Patriots at Historic Hudson Valley A nautical twist on the holiday celebration is planned Saturday through Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Roving bands of pirates will engage visitors in performances of music and dance, as well as games and other activities, like a treasure hunt and a pirate boot camp; there will also be plenty of temporary tattoos. Admission is by timed tickets, available renaissance fort lauderdale hotel on the hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission is $16, or $12 for children 5 to 17 years old ($11 and $7 for members); 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. The firing of cannons and a reading of the Declaration of Independence will signal the holiday on Monday at Sunnyside, 89 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown. The events include dances of the 18th century and military re-enactments from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $12; $10 for 62+; $6 for children 5 to 17; free for members and children under 5. (914) 631-8200, hudsonvalley.org .
Red, White and Blue Pageant is part of a celebration on Monday beginning at noon of the 161st anniversary of Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Corner of Liberty and Washington Streets, Newburgh. Visitors are encouraged in dress in patriotic colors for the pageant (with awards to be given for the most creative and most spirited costumes). There will also be music, trivia games and fireworks; (845) 562-1195; nysparks.state.ny.us ; free.
The United States Military Academy Concert Band will be featured at two performances on Monday. At 3:30 p.m. the band takes part in a parade along Main Street renaissance fort lauderdale hotel in Highland Falls. At 8 p.m. a band concert with fireworks will be held at West Point, in the Trophy Point Amphitheater, Route 9W North to Highland Falls; the rain date is Tuesday. (845) 938-2617; www.usma.edu/band renaissance fort lauderdale hotel . Free, but concertgoers should call on the day to confirm; photo ID is required.
Fireworks on the Bay Those with a clear view of the Great South Bay, along the Fire Island bay front and shore from Patchogue to Bay Shore, will have a good vantage point for the second "Go 4th on the Bay" fireworks display by Fireworks by Grucci on Monday, after sunset. A number of boats will also be available for cruising the bay and stopping to watch the show, with tickets at $45 per person, which includes refreshments; boats leave between 6:30 and 7 p.m. For a listing of boats and other information: (631) 669-6464, captreefleet.com .
The Long Island Philharmonic will give a free concert, rain or shine, with fireworks starting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Amphitheater Arts Cultural Center at Bald Hill, 1 Bicycle Path, Farmingville. Parking gates open at 4:30 p.m., with gates to the amphitheater opening at 5:30 p.m.; the fireworks start at 9:30. Seating is available first come first served; spectators can provide their own seats or blankets. brookhaven.org .
19th-Century Celebration of Independence Day will include music and a reading of the Declaration of Independence, renaissance fort lauderdale hotel on Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, (516) 572-8400; www.nassaucountyny.gov renaissance fort lauderdale hotel ; $10; $7 for children 5 to 12, those 60+ and volunteer firefighters; free for under 5.
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