where to go for the 4th

Living in Westchester you have several activities

to choose from the the big 4th of July celebration.

There is something so patriotic and nautical about being

on the water during the 4th, so that's where I'll be. 

Here's a little schedule of some fun festivals and 

firework shows that will be going on in the county.  

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At Greenwich CT:

Nothing says summer like 4^th of July — the pop of fireworks on a hot summer night and a patch of grass with your favorite summer foods is a pretty perfect way to spend an evening. We’ve put together everything you need to know to enjoy 4^th of July in town this year:

Where to Go
Old Greenwich is the place to be to watch fireworks over July 4^th Weekend. Town fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, July 6^th at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Both shows begin at dusk but it’s best to arrive early to beat the traffic and crowds. The Binney Park display may lack the water views, but they’ll have live music from Sound Beach Community Band. You’ll get a great show in both locations!

What to Bring
A Fourth of July fireworks show is not complete without a picnic, but if Martha Stewart overwhelms instead of inspires, packing a picnic can be a daunting task. Whole Foods in Greenwich comes to the rescue with a pre-packaged picnic basket full of delicious foods for your friends and family to share. Grab your picnic basket at the checkout line. (You can even choose from different themes, like BBQ or Picnic.) The baskets are made for five people and range in price, but are in the ballpark of $100.
Now that you’ve got your food, you’ll need to mark your turf at the Fireworks show. Keep grass off your clothes and look cool doing it with a super cute picnic blanket from Kate Spade on Greenwich Avenue. 

Got a Boat?
There’s nothing like watching a fireworks display while floating along the reflective waves of the Long Island Sound. You’ll have a great view of the Greenwich Point fireworks from the waters around the point.
Can’t get enough of fireworks on the water? Playland in Rye puts on a fireworks display every Wednesday and Friday night at 9:15 pm in July and August. So even after the 4^th has come and gone, you can get your fireworks fix twice a week for the rest of the summer!

At the John Jay Homestead's Independence Day Fair in Katonah, the festivities will include a reading of the Declaration of Independence, colonial games, sheep herding, beekeeping, and blacksmith demonstrations, crafts, hayrides, live music, and plenty of other activities. 11am-4pm. FREE admission, with some special activities available by ticket purchase. John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22, Katonah.

The Village of Port Chester's Independence Day Celebration takes place at the high school's Ryan Stadium and includes a display by the famous Grucci family accompanied by entertainment from the well-known Port Chester High School Band. 1 Tamarack Road, Port Chester.

 Dobbs Ferry's Thomas F. Cullen Memorial Picnic & Fireworks is a day of fun and excitement, followed by a night of fireworks. Parking can be difficult for non-residents, so plan to carpool or leave early. Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park, adjacent to the Dobbs Ferry Train Station.

Mamaroneck's annual Firemen's Fireworks Spectacular and Carnival begins at 7pm with a parade. Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck Avenue South and East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck.

The Inn at Pound Ridge

Chef Jean-Georges introduces his latest venture, a casually elegant restaurant ensconced in the picturesque town of Pound Ridge, New York.

A farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England whenever possible. Constructed in 1833 as a residence and serving later as an inn, the building has been painstakingly renovated to preserve as many of the original materials as possible, including four working fireplaces you can snuggle up by.

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