New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced the New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza, a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, fireworks and activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Multi-platinum rock band Sugar Ray will headline the celebration as part of the evening’s entertainment lineup.
“New York did not just witness the birth of our nation—it helped shape the ideals, leadership and resolve that defined America,” Moy said. “Team OGS is proud to commemorate New York’s enduring role in our nation’s history by celebrating the people, progress and spirit that continue to drive us forward.”
July Fourth celebration
New York State’s annual Independence Day celebration will take place from 5-10 p.m. on July 4 at the Empire State Plaza. The free event features activities for the whole family, an exhibit by New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, a costume contest, American Revolution re-enactors and more.
Battlefields of Liberty exhibit
As the cornerstone of these commemorations, the state has unveiled a new exhibit: “Battlefields of Liberty: Revolutionary War Sites in New York,” now on display at the State Street Tunnel entrance to the state capitol. To ground the upcoming celebrations in New York’s rich heritage, the exhibit showcases the state’s pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. Featuring historic paintings, images and maps, it explores significant local moments—from the Battle of Golden Hill in New York City to the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga in the North Country.
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