Celebrate the 4th of July in the ADK
Looking for Independence Day events near you in the Adirondacks? Check out our guide.
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Tupper Lake
The Fourth of July is coming, and things are heating up in the ADK. School’s out, summer is in full swing, and we are ready to celebrate America’s Independence Day. After all, Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain was the site of the first American victory in the Revolutionary War. Just sayin’.
In 2023, the 4th falls on a Tuesday, so we are taking full advantage and have planned out an entire week of fun activities.
Here’s a round-up of events and happenings for the 4th of July in the Adirondacks.
4th of July spectaculars.
Several towns in the Adirondacks will host day-long and even multi-day events to celebrate July 4th.
Ticonderoga’s Best 4th in the North begins on Saturday, July 1st and lasts four days. Festivities include rides, games, and live music. The revelry culminates in an all-day celebration on — July 4th, complete with a parade and fireworks.
Lake Placid Independence Day Celebration – July 4th. The Town of Lake Placid has lots to do on any given day of the week, and July 4th is no different.
Schroon Lake 4th of July Revelries – July 4th. Join the day-long celebration in Schroon Lake – crafts fair, bouncy houses for the Lil’ ADKers, stilt walkers, puppet show, chicken bbq, live music, a parade and fireworks.
Lake George Village – July 4th. When it comes to pyrotechnic displays, Lake George’s fireworks are considered by many to be the GOAT in the Adirondacks. The whole village turns out to make every 4th of July unforgettable.
Villages and towns welcome everyone to join in the festivities.
The American flag flies over Fort Ticonderoga.
If you think all the July 4th fun happens in the ADK’s larger towns, plenty of local events are planned in communities across the Adirondacks. And the good news is, everyone is welcome.
Speculator Independence Day Celebration – July 1. Food, games, a parade and fireworks.
Indian Lake Parade and Fireworks – July 1. The Town will host its annual Independence Day Parade, followed by fireworks at Byron Park on the shores of Adirondack Lake.
Johnsburg Independence Day Celebration – July 2. Observe America’s Birthday at the North Creek Ski Bowl Park. Events include a parade, live music, food booths and vendors, kids’ games and activities, plus fireworks at dusk.
Hague’s Music in the Park and Fireworks – July 3. The Town of Hague hosts live bands, food vendors and fireworks at Town Beach Park on the northern shores of Lake George.
Long Lake Celebrates the 4th – July 4. The fun includes scavenger hunts, balloons, and sack races. The Fire Department hosts a cookout, plus strawberry shortcake from the Long Lake Lions Club. Wille Playmore Band provides live music, and Penelope the Clown will appear. The Town claims to put on the best fireworks show in the Adirondacks. You be the judge.
Tupper Lake’s Independence Day Fun — July 4. Enjoy a fun afternoon of Live Music, Professional Baseball with the Riverpigs and Fireworks over Raquette Pond.
Raquette Lake 4th of July Fireworks – July 4. Enjoy fireworks over picturesque Raquette Lake in the heart of the Adirondacks.
Bolton Landing’s July 4th Festivities – July 4. Roger’s Park in Bolton is the site for fun Independence Day events in Bolton, including DJ music on the bandstand, a magic show, and fireworks.
Saranac Lake Fireworks – July 4. Enjoy spectacular pyrotechnics over Flower Lake in the Town of Saranac Lake.
Chestertown Fireworks – July 8. Didn’t get enough pyrotechnic action over the 4th? Chestertown hosts its annual fireworks event on July 8.
Fun runs, walks and races to get your patriotic spirit pumping.
The annual running of the Montcalm Mile is an all ages event
We love our Turkey Trots, New Year’s Plunges and other holiday-oriented sporting activities, and the Fourth of July is now an exception.
35th Running of the Montcalm Mile in Ticonderoga - July 4. In addition to hosting the (alleged) Best 4th in the North, Ticonderoga is also home to the Montcalm Mile foot race.
Cranberry Lake Firecracker Race – July 4. Run or walk in this family-friend annual event.
Annual 6.5K Firecracker Run in the Town of Essex – July 4. This “spark-tacular” run benefits High Peaks Hospice.
More special events during the week around July 4th.
World-class equestrian competitions, topical plays and shows, legends of Star Trek, and live music festivals — the Adirondack towns and organizations have plenty of entertaining options for visitors to enjoy.
Lake Placid Horse Shows – The prestigious Lake Placid Horse Show and I Love NY Horse Show take place from the end of June and run through the week of July 4th.
“What the Constitution Means to Me” – The Depot Theatre in Westport presents the Tony-award-winning play about a quick-witted and upbeat woman recalling her upbringing as a speech and debate champion. The play runs from June 29th to July 16th, 2023.
Summer Concert at John Brown Farm — July 1. The 2023 American Music Festival “Convergence” celebrates the latest in musical innovation, featuring an array of premieres and performances exploring Black American art forms.
West Mountain’s Music on the Mountain – July 1. Enjoy live music, food, beverages, chairlift rides and fireworks at West Mountain in Queensbury.
“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” – July 1. What’s more American than a Tupperware Party? The Lake Placid Center for the Arts hosts this hilarious version of the classic American gathering.
William Shatner in Ticonderoga – July 7-9. The OG Captain Kirk returns to the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour for a three-day engagement of all things Trek.
46th Annual Mayor’s Cup on Lake Champlain — July 8-9. Two days of fun and excitement on Lake Champlain.
Rock the Dock in Lake George – July 8. Enjoy a stellar line-up of bands, great food and tasty beverages on the Lake George Steamboat Company pier.
