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Fireworks, Festivities, and Fast Running: How to Enjoy July 4 in Saratoga Springs 

Written by Aidan Cahill on . Posted in News.

America turns 249 years young this year and Saratoga Springs is celebrating in style. 

With events taking place all over the city from sunup to after-sundown, residents can expect a mix of fireworks, live music, races and much more going on around town. Here is a rundown of all the events taking place in the city. 

Fireworks 

A staple of July 4 celebrations dating back to 1777, Saratoga Springs will have its annual fireworks show at 9 pm launched from the top of the City Center Parking Garage — located on Maple Street behind City Hall and City Center. 

Music 

Multiple musical acts will be performing around the city this July 4. A family friendly concert will take place at 7 p.m. just outside the City Center on Ellsworth Jones Place. The concert will feature Capitol Region music group “Soul Session.” In addition to the concert, visitors at the City Center can also enjoy Face Painters, Lemonade, Caricatures and Mr. Twisty Balloons from 7-9 p.m. 

Elsewhere in the city, Upstate New York based “Jukebox Rebellion” will be performing at the intersection of Caroline Street and Maple Avenue as part of a block party. 

Running 

For those who enjoy running, they can run in the “Firecracker 4 Road Race,” starting at 9 a.m. The 19th annual event is expected to draw over 2000 runners and will be preceded by the .02 mile “Sparkler Fun Run” for kids. The kids race starts at 8:15 — immediately before the adult one. 

Safety

Residents in the area should be aware of road closures and parking restrictions in effect on the 4th — particularly in areas where events are taking place. A full list of road closures and restrictions can be found on the Saratoga Springs Police Department website and social media pages.

In addition, multiple state agencies are advising people to leave the fireworks to the professionals to avoid ending up in the emergency room. On the county level, the Saratoga County Sherrif’s Office is stepping up DWI enforcement — details of which can be found on page 9. 

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