Rockland Rocks for the Fourth of July!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Suzy has the rundown on the Fireworks scene all around town. Details below..
July 1st at 8pm -- Head over to Nanuet High School for a concert and fireworks. Nanuet High School is located at 103 Church Street in Nanuet. In case of rain (which the weather is looking fab), the concert will be held in the HS Auditorium.
July 2nd at 9:30pm -- Head over to Bowline Point Park in West Haverstraw to see fireworks. From 7:00-9:30pm, enjoy tunes from Summers Dream Orchestra. Also, don't forget that you can have a panoramic view of the fireworks from Helen Hayes Hospital which hosts a fireworks viewing party from the hill of the Hospital. Festivities start at 7:00 pm. There will be food, raffles, music by "The Kootz," rides and fun for the whole family. Bring your own blankets and chairs and stake out your spot. Suggested on-site parking donation is $5.00 per car. Enter from Rt 9W or Chapel Street. If you need more info, call 845-786-4365. Please note, this is an alcohol and tobacco free zone for family enjoyment.
July 4th at 8:00pm -- Check out the annual festivities at Nyack Memorial Park. The fireworks are set to go off around 9:20pm and are made possible for the 2nd consecutive year by a $10,000 donation from Provident Bank. Concert in the park starts around 8:00pm.
July 4th at 9:30pm -- Head to the Gazebo in Pearl River to check out some cool tunes and fireworks which are scheduled to light the sky at 9:30pm.
Also on July 4th...
Take to the water aboard Hudson Highlands M/V Commander.
Earlier in the day at 1:30pm, you can hop aboard at the Haverstraw Marina and take a cruise that sails North past the Stony Point Lighthouse, Verplank Tomkins Cove, Peekskill, Iona Island, under the Bear Mountain Bridge, turning at Fort Montgomery Battle Site and then returning back. Cost is $15 for children (5-12), $20 for seniors (62+) and $25 for adults. Telephone reservations are required by calling 845-534-7245 or visit www.commanderboat.com for more info.
For the evening, the Commander will sail North to see the fireworks in Peekskill. The boat departs from the Haverstraw Marina at 8:00pm and returns at 10:30pm. Cost is $20 for children (5-12), $30 for seniors (62+) and $35 for adults. Telephone reservations are required by calling 845-534-7245.
See you around town!
Only the best,
Suzy
July 1st at 8pm -- Head over to Nanuet High School for a concert and fireworks. Nanuet High School is located at 103 Church Street in Nanuet. In case of rain (which the weather is looking fab), the concert will be held in the HS Auditorium.
July 2nd at 9:30pm -- Head over to Bowline Point Park in West Haverstraw to see fireworks. From 7:00-9:30pm, enjoy tunes from Summers Dream Orchestra. Also, don't forget that you can have a panoramic view of the fireworks from Helen Hayes Hospital which hosts a fireworks viewing party from the hill of the Hospital. Festivities start at 7:00 pm. There will be food, raffles, music by "The Kootz," rides and fun for the whole family. Bring your own blankets and chairs and stake out your spot. Suggested on-site parking donation is $5.00 per car. Enter from Rt 9W or Chapel Street. If you need more info, call 845-786-4365. Please note, this is an alcohol and tobacco free zone for family enjoyment.
July 4th at 8:00pm -- Check out the annual festivities at Nyack Memorial Park. The fireworks are set to go off around 9:20pm and are made possible for the 2nd consecutive year by a $10,000 donation from Provident Bank. Concert in the park starts around 8:00pm.
July 4th at 9:30pm -- Head to the Gazebo in Pearl River to check out some cool tunes and fireworks which are scheduled to light the sky at 9:30pm.
Also on July 4th...
Take to the water aboard Hudson Highlands M/V Commander.
Earlier in the day at 1:30pm, you can hop aboard at the Haverstraw Marina and take a cruise that sails North past the Stony Point Lighthouse, Verplank Tomkins Cove, Peekskill, Iona Island, under the Bear Mountain Bridge, turning at Fort Montgomery Battle Site and then returning back. Cost is $15 for children (5-12), $20 for seniors (62+) and $25 for adults. Telephone reservations are required by calling 845-534-7245 or visit www.commanderboat.com for more info.
For the evening, the Commander will sail North to see the fireworks in Peekskill. The boat departs from the Haverstraw Marina at 8:00pm and returns at 10:30pm. Cost is $20 for children (5-12), $30 for seniors (62+) and $35 for adults. Telephone reservations are required by calling 845-534-7245.
See you around town!
Only the best,
Suzy
