Are you ready for the Fourth of July celebrations? Well, you better be soon because it’s only two days until the anniversary of America’s independence! It’s become a time for parades, cookouts, parties, and fireworks. Find out how Essex, NY, is celebrating below.

Fireworks, Parade, Food & Games!

An old-fashioned parade will step onto State Route 22 at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, from the Block House Road (by the Catholic Church), and will continue down past the Essex-Charlotte ferry dock and onto Main Street in Essex following the route it takes every year.

Make sure to get there early to find a good spot to park and watch as the marchers, bikers, floats, tractors, and vintage & classic cars go by! Don’t forget to be on the look out for the candy throwers!

Following the parade, go to Begg’s Point to play games and get some food!

A Fireworks extravaganza will begin at dusk on Friday, July 5, off Mason’s Point. Get your blankets ready to sit on at Beggs Point for a good lookout spot, and buy some sparklers to wave around as you watch the fireworks light up the sky over Lake Champlain!

Essex Fourth of July Schedule

Thursday, July 4th

8:15 am Adult Fun Run sponsored by Live Well.  Starts at corner of Blockhouse Rd. and Essex Rd.

9:15 am Kids Fun Run sponsored by Live Well.  Starts at Essex Ice Cream Cafe.

10:00 am Penelope the Clown (near the Ice Cream Cafe).

10:00 am Parade Line-up on Blockhouse Road.

10:00 am Sing Patriotic Hymn at St. John’s Church.

10:30 am Strawberry Shortcake Sale at the Essex Community Church. (On the lawn or inside if it rains)

11:00 am Parade starts. Parade will feature the Plattsburgh Bagpipe and Drummers, Shriner Clowns, lots of home-made floats and representation from local Fire Departments.

12 noon  Games and Boat races at Beggs Point Park. Food by the Essex Fire Department.

3:00 pm  Spelling Bee for all ages at the Essex Town Hall.

7:30 pm Organ concert by Carol Williams at the Essex Community Church. ($10 admission/students free)

Friday July 5th at dusk.  Fireworks to be seen from Beggs Point Park.

You’re sure to find something to enjoy. Come join in the fun!

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