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THURSDAY, JULY 4

Firecracker 4 Road Race:
Starting at 9 a.m. approximately 4,000 runners will run down Broadway and through four miles of city streets. Additionally, there is a half-mile Sparkler Kid’s Fun Race at 10:50 a.m. going from the Saratoga Springs City Center to Congress Park.

US Citizenship Ceremony:
At 10 a.m. 20 people will participate in the annual US Citizenship Ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park. Anyone who cannot be at the park will be able to view the ceremony via a giant television screen at Saratoga Springs City Center and via live broadcast on the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. The ceremony will also include a speech by Vitaliy Volpov, an Associate of Whiteman Osterman and Hanna LLP who’s family immigrated to the Capital Region when he was 12-years-old. 

Party in the Parking Lot with the Audiostars: 
Live music performance at 6:30 p.m. in the evening outside of Congress Park in the Spring St. parking lot.

Live Reading of the Declaration of Independence: 
Benjamin Franklin will read the Declaration on stage in the Spring Street parking lot at 9:15 p.m., followed by fireworks and patriotic music.

Throughout July 4, local retailers will be inviting people into their shops to support local independent store owners, and restaurants will be offering a range of “All American” meal deals. 
Before the celebrations and until July 5, the Chamber of Commerce is urging people to buy official Saratoga All-American Celebration t-shirts at Impressions of Saratoga and Dark Horse Saratoga, both on Broadway. Proceeds help to fund fireworks and entertainment for the Celebration. 

Saratoga Casino Events:
Starting Wednesday, July 3 at 5 p.m.at the Casino’s Jefferson Street location, attendees can view and participate in various events, including fireworks, live music, prize drawings and more.

Saratoga Casino Hotel will welcome American Idol finalist Madison VanDenburg on Wednesday, July 3 during their annual fireworks show. The Colonie native will perform a rendition of ‘God Bless America’ during the casino’s ‘All-American Celebration’ festivities. 

VanDenburg, who finished third place in the most recent season of American Idol, will hold an autograph session for fans from 5 – 5:45 p.m. in a tent along the apron of the casino’s harness track. At 6 p.m., Madison will perform ‘God Bless America’ in the winner’s circle of the track. 

“We couldn’t be more excited to add Madison to our entertainment lineup as we kick-off our All-American Celebration,” said Kathleen Anderson, Senior Director of Entertainment and Guest Experiences at Saratoga Casino Hotel. “Madison captivated the nation with her talent, and this is a great opportunity for her countless Capital Region fans to see her perform live.”

Following VanDenburg’s performance, local party band Ten Most Wanted will hold a special trackside performance at 6 p.m. At approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks show will begin on the harness track. The fireworks are being carried out by Santore’s World Famous Fireworks of Schaghticoke and are co-sponsored by the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association. 

Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the evening of live harness racing, music and fireworks. Parking and admission are free. Food vendors from Dom’s Fried Dough & Pizza of Schenectady, and Ben & Jerry’s will be serving guests along the harness track throughout the evening. 

The fireworks show kicks off the casino’s ‘All-American Celebration’ which features an exciting lineup of Independence Day-themed promotions from July 3 to July 6. Over $75,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded on the casino floor, including a variety of backyard equipment from Alpin Haus. Immediately after fireworks, $5,000 will be up for grabs via hot seat drawings on the casino floor, and 80’s rock band Aquanett will take the stage for a live performance in Vapor.