Where to see fireworks this weekend
Ooooooooooo. Ahhhhhhhh.
With the 4th of July on a Saturday this year, there are fireworks displays all weekend long.
Provided they don't get washed out, here's where you can see them.
If you know of some that we didn't find, share with the group. Fireworks, like most things, are more fun with friends.
Friday, July 3rd
Saratoga - Saratoga Gaming and Raceway- 9:15
Glens Falls -- East Field (Part of Summer Jam) - 10PM.
Lake George Village - 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 4th
Albany - Empire State Plaza - 9:15
Troy - Joseph L. Bruno Stadium- after the Valley Cats game.
Waterford - Visitor Center- dusk
Clifton Park- - Clifton Commons - 9:15
Village of Cobleskill - dusk
Downtown Glens Falls - dusk
Saratoga - Congress Park - 9:15
Sunday, July 5th
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium - after the Valley Cats game
Waterford - Visitor Center - dusk
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A good thing to remember- you don't have to go right to where they're being launched from to get a good show. I've watched the Plaza fireworks from the lawn of Hackett and from Lincoln Park in past years, to avoid the crowds and traffic.
... said Sarah on Jul 1, 2009 at 1:51 PM | link
I watch the ESP fireworks from the little dog park at Jay and Hudson Streets. The Swan Street building blocks some of the lower fireworks, but it's worth it to laugh at the bottleneck traffic as I walk across the street to my house when it's over. Besides, I can sit on a lawn chair with no crowd.
... said Summer on Jul 1, 2009 at 2:13 PM | link
Once I was driving down Delaware Ave (toward the Plaza) and had a great view of the fireworks. I think that whole corridor might have a good view.
... said chrisck on Jul 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM | link
@chrisck: We watched some of last year's display from the sidewalk near Emack and Bolio's. The view was obstructed, but:
- there were no crowds
- and we had ice cream
... said Greg on Jul 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM | link
Now that I no longer live there, I can share my favorite spot to watch the ESP fireworks: the walkway in Washington Park by Willett and Hudson. It's a titch obstructed, but the people gathering there have always been good in my experience, and the ability to beat the traffic out is a big perk. Grab some take-out and have a picnic, and you've got yourself one good Fourth of July.
... said Alice Person on Jul 1, 2009 at 4:28 PM | link
I watched Renssaler, Troy, and ALbany's fireworks from the East Greenbush walmart. That hill they have is great and you can pick up snacks and even a blanket if you forgot one.
... said aj on Jul 1, 2009 at 9:36 PM | link
The Brooklyn Bridge. Oops, that's not local, but that's where this local girl will be. :)
... said Kim D. on Jul 1, 2009 at 11:28 PM | link
Hackett Blvd. is a great place to see them and also the track at the College of Pharmacy. Lots of families etc. with blankets.
I have also watched them from the top level of the AMC parking garage.
... said Dawn on Jul 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM | link
Lincoln Park by the Stewart's on Morton Ave. Best fireworks spot around and ice cream too!
... said Alison on Jul 2, 2009 at 3:46 PM | link
The train station in Rensselaer... just me and the old folks with our lawn chairs, no traffic and potties, if my pre-schooler needs one!
... said Ann on Jul 3, 2009 at 7:40 PM | link