Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th on the Eastside of Rochester? 

We have all your Independence Day fun in Rochester — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Here are 12 ways you can find your family fun in Rochester on July 4th and celebrate Independence Day:

4th of July Carnival 

JUN 30 AT 12 PM – JUL 2 AT 9 PM

The Great Pumpkin Farm

Join our 4th of July Carnival at The Great Pumpkin Farm!!

 June 30th - July 2nd, 12pm - 9pm

Attractions:
 Carnival Rides
 Fair Food Vendors
 Live Music all weekend long
Facepainting
Juggler on Fri and Sun from 2pm-6pm
Jimmy Balloon Artist each day 1pm-5pm
 Fireworks Sunday night at dusk
Witches Brew Bar & Cafe will be open all weekend long: serving draft & craft beer, wine, and specialty drinks

General Admission
$10 Per Person (Includes 1 Free Ride Pass)

Admission with Wristband
$25 Per Person (All Rides Included)

* All Riders Must Have Wristband *
* 2 and under are Free *
BUT 2 and Under riders must have wristband
ALL TICKETS ARE PURCHASED AT THE GREAT PUMPKIN FARM BOX OFFICE / CASH OR CREDIT

https://www.greatpumpkinfarm.com/4th-of-july-carnival-2023/
 11199 Main Street, Clarence, NY (Exit 48A)

2023 Independence Day Parade, Penfield, NY
Saturday, July 1st 10AM
Penfield High School to Penfield Community Center via Penfield Road, Route 441
Details:
Parade Marshal: Elmer Pankratz and Commander Rick Gough of Braman
Post 1228 of the American Legion
Parade Emcee: Don Alhart (13WHAM TV) and Terry Clifford (92.5 WBEE)
Featuring: Community groups and organizations, and the music of Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums, Feadan or Pipe Band, Towpath Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps, Prime Time Brass, Fiddlers of the Genesee, The Mark Time Marchers, and Mighty St. Joe’s Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps.
For more information here

Party in the Park, Perinton, NY
Tuesday, July 4th
Details: 

• Parade begins at 10:00am
• Starts: Whitney Rd & 250
• Ends: Perinton Park
• Party in the Park
  • 11:00am - 5:00pm
  • Skycoasters play at 12:30pm
  • Food, drinks, games, & activities

4th of July Narrated Lock Tour w/ live music by Da Vines

TUESDAY, JULY 4 From 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Colonial Belle, Fairport

Details: 

Adults: $36
Children 10 & under $20
Ages 3 & under FREE

Price Includes:
3hr cruise, entertainment &
a mini American Flag

Da Vines Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/davines99?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Rate includes:
The 3hr cruise with lock passage, live entertainment & a mini-American flag for each passenger.

Children ages 3 & under are FREE but do require a booking to be added to our US Coastguard required passenger count.

Infants/Toddlers can be added to your reservation after a ticket for ages 4 & up is added to your online cart.

Zweigle's Hot Dogs, bagged Snacks & both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks from our fully licensed bar are available for purchase aboard. Cash & Credit cards are accepted on the boat.

Per NYS Liquor Authority, Monroe County Health Department and insurance laws and policies, NO outside food or beverages (including bottled water) are permitted to be brought aboard.

Book online or call (585)223-9470 to book by phone.

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Fourth of July at the Farm

Lincoln Hill Farms, Canandaigua, NY

Tuesday, July 4th

Details: 

Come on out and light up the Fourth at the Farm. Enjoy live music throughout the day, meet our goats, bring the family, play some lawn games, and watch the fireworks under the stars at dark. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and make a day of it. Enjoy cold brews and beverages from our silo bar and tasty treats from our food area all day long. Join us for a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.

• Open 1pm -10pm
• Fireworks at dark
• Music all day
• Food & beverage available for purchase
• Get details on our website at lincolnhillfarms.com

Canandaigua 4th of July Parade

TUESDAY, JULY 4 AT 10 AM

Downtown Canandaigua

Join us in Canandaigua for the 2023 Annual 4th of July Parade! Kick off is at 10AM, going from the Main Street and Ontario Street intersection, all the way to the Lake Front! We have over 75 units and organizations participating so it will definitely be an event you do not want to miss!

Come celebrate the 4th of July with the Red Wings

TUESDAY, JULY 4 AT 6:45 PM, Innovative Field

Details: Rochester Red Wings Promotions | Red Wings (milb.com)

Brighton:

• Speaking of races, the Fourth of July 5K will be held at Brighton 12 Corners Middle School on Elmwood Avenue. Following the race, there will be food and drinks available. Those looking to register may do so by clicking here. The race will begin at 8 a.m.

Henrietta:

• The Town’s Fourth of July event will feature live music at 4 p.m. and fireworks being launched at 9:45 p.m.

Sodus:

• Join Sodus Bay for their share of festivities at their free Sodus Point Fireworks starting at 10 a.m. To see more activities Sodus Bay will be holding, click here

City of Rochester:

• The City’s fireworks extravaganza will take place at 10 p.m. The Broad Street Bridge and the Court Street Bridge will be closed for residents to come downtown and view the show. They will be closed to traffic at 8 p.m.

Mumford:

• The Genesee Country Village & Museum’s annual celebration will feature a 19th-century parade, games and activities, and more. Those who attend will learn about how Americans in the 19th century celebrated the holiday. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
  July 3rd
• Farmington- Farmington Town Park @Dusk
  
  
• Conesus Ring of Fire- Long Point Park @10pm yes
  
  

Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in Rochester!

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