Where to Catch 4th of July Fireworks Around Buffalo, NY

By Drew Brown

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Independence Day is the perfect time of the year to visit Buffalo. With summer’s warmth in town for the Fourth, you can enjoy all the very best that Buffalo has to offer. During the day, explore our revitalized waterfront with the whole family, relax on one of many local beaches or grab a frosty pint at our homegrown breweries.

Once the sun sets, the skies of Erie county will be bursting with the rocket’s red glare. Here’s a list of every town, village and venue hosting their own fireworks displays this weekend!

Special Events

Buffalo Bisons Independence Night with the BPO

Wednesday, July 3rd at Sahlen Field, 1 James D. Griffin Plaza, Buffalo, NY

Three great American pastimes – Bisons baseball, booming fireworks and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra – come together for a special Independence Day celebration. The Buffalo Bisons host the Rochester Red Wings, followed by a celebration of our nation’s birthday with the BPO, guest appearances and the largest fireworks display of the season! The game begins at 6:05pm with the concert and fireworks beginning around 9:15pm. More information at Buffalo Bisons Independence Night.

Two Nation Celebration – Fireworks Over Niagara Falls

July 1st & 4th, Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY

Celebrate independence this year in a unique way! Enjoy a special fireworks show on July 1st (Canada Day) and July 4th (Independence Day). The 9-minute firework show will take place at 10pm on each of these dates, and the best viewing locations will be at Terrapin Point and Prospect Point. The July 4th show will also be set to music by top Canadian and US artists. More information here: Fireworks Over Niagara Falls.

4th of July Carnival at the Great Pumpkin Farm

July 4th-July 6th, Great Pumpkin Farm, 11199 Main Street, Clarence, NY

While the pumpkins are still a few months away, bring the family to the Great Pumpkin Farm’s special 4th of July celebration for live music, carnival rides, face painting, fair food and more! In addition to family fun attractions and activities, fireworks will take place at dusk on Saturday, July 6th. More information here: 4th of July Carnival at the Great Pumpkin Farm

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Check out these other spectacular fireworks displays all around Erie County and near Niagara Falls. Note: Most fireworks displays begin shortly after sunset. Specific times are provided where available.

Wednesday, July 1st, 2024

• Clarence at Clarence Main Street Town Park, 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

• Akron at Veterans Park, Buell Street, Akron, NY. Fireworks begin at 9pm. More information here: Akron 4th of July Schedule

• Buffalo at River Fest Park, Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY. Concert begins at 6:30pm. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Cheektowaga at Cheektowaga Town Park, 2600 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• East Aurora at Hamlin Park, Prospect Avenue, East Aurora, NY. Festivities begin at 6:30pm. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Olcott at Krull Park, 6108 E. Lake Road, Olcott, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Tonawanda at Kenney Field, 2000 Colvin Boulevard, Tonawanda, NY. The Independence Celebration event includes food trucks, live music at 7pm, with the fireworks beginning around 9:30pm. More information here: Independence Celebration

Thursday, July 4th, 2024

• Bemus Point at Village Park, 20 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY. Fireworks begin at 10pm.

• Boston at Boston Lions Shelter, 8500 Boston State Road, Boston, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Dunkirk at Dunkirk Memorial Park, 59 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Elma at Iroquois High School, 2111 Girdle Road, Elma, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Lancaster in Central Business District, Lancaster, NY. Parade begins at 12pm. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Lewiston at Academy Park, 170 South 9th Street, Lewiston, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Orchard Park at Orchard Park Middle School, 60 South Lincoln Avenue, Orchard Park, NY. Parade at 8pm. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm.

• Wheatfield at Oppenheim County Park, 2713 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Wheatfield, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Friday, July 5th, 2024

• Marilla at Marilla Fire Company, 1950 West Avenue, Marilla, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Tonawanda/North Tonawanda at Tonawanda Island. Fireworks begin at 10pm.

• Niagara Falls at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, 310 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Fireworks begin at 9:40pm. Rain date 7/6.

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

• Colden at Walter Kummer Town Park, 8602 Park Street, Colden, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

• Niagara Falls at Town of Niagara Community Center, Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Fireworks begin at dusk.

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Drew Brown

Born in Buffalo's Historic Polonia District, raised in East Aurora, current resident of the West Side, and I'm still discovering new things in Buffalo every day. I'm proud to represent our community as the Director of Media & Content Strategy for Visit Buffalo Niagara. Let's go Buffalo!