If fireworks are your thing, you’re in luck if you live in the Buffalo area because this 4th of July season they will be lighting up the sky all over the place. This tradition is often offered free to the public and makes for a great evening with family or friends. Bring a blanket to sit on and some popcorn to munch on to make for an enjoyable time. Get there early for a good spot and don’t bother trying to rush out right after they’re over because there will probably be quite a traffic jam.
I’ve put together a list of fireworks celebrations in the Western New York area over the next week. Considering many are free, check out as many as you have time for because this only happens once a year.
Sunday, 7/1: Fireworks start at 10PM at the Friendship Festival. This even is held at Mather Arch in Fort Erie, Ontario, not far from the border. The Festival is also worth checking out if you have some time during the day.
Sunday, 7/1: Outwater Park in Lockport is hosting fireworks at dark with events starting at 8PM.
Tuesday, 7/3: After the 6PM Bisons game at Dunn Tire Park there will be a fireworks display.
Tuesday, 7/3: Head over to Cheektowaga Town Park on Harlem Road at dusk to see some more.
Tuesday, 7/3: Once again, the Friendship Festival at Riverside Park in Buffalo has fireworks at dusk.
Tuesday, 7/3: The Newstead Town Park on Buell Street in Akron will start their fireworks at 10:15PM.
Tuesday, 7/3: In Niagara Falls, Olcott Beach West Pier on Main and Ontario Street plans their display to begin at 10PM.
Tuesday, 7/3: Also in Niagara Falls, there will be fireworks at Quality Hotel and Suites on 240 Rainbow Blvd at 9:45. Get there early to check out the Full Circle Band.
Wednesday, 7/4: Niagara Falls will have another display at Academy Park at 9PM. The park is located between Ninth Street and Portage Road. The Nickel City Clippers will play a jazz concert prior to the fireworks.
Wednesday, 7/4: The Artpark Amphitheater at 450 South 4th Street in Lewiston has fireworks preceded by events starting at 7:30PM
Wednesday, 7/4: Parts of Central Avenue, Broadway, Brookfield Place, and West Main Street will be closed in Lancaster for fireworks at 10PM.
Wednesday, 7/4: At dusk, there will be fireworks at Cheektowaga Town Park on Harlem Road.
Wednesday, 7/4: The Friendship Festival at Riverside Park in Buffalo will have fireworks once again at dusk.
Wednesday, 7/4: Martin’s Fantasy Island theme park on Grand Island will host fireworks at 10PM. Admission is free for Grand Island residents.
Wednesday, 7/4: Niawanda Park on River Road in Tonawanda will start their fireworks at dust.
Wednesday, 7/4: Fireworks will begin at the University at Buffalo’s South Campus at 10PM.
Saturday, 7/7: Kenmore Days at Mang Park located at 2378 Elmwood Ave in Kenmore will have fireworks at dusk.
