Price Chopper has presented this Albany tradition since 1976. The annual holiday celebration features live music and fun for the whole family including the best fireworks show in the region. This year’s event will kick off with the naturalization of new American citizens and music from the United states Military Academy Band, Johnny Raab and the Jailhouse Rockers, Chris Dukes Band, and the Bluz House Rockers. Headliner Johnny Rivers, the legendary American singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer has been well known on the music scene since the 1960s. His hits include “Poor Side of Town” and “Summer Rain.”
Performance Schedule
Main Stage
4:00pm Welcome & Naturalization Ceremony
4:30pm United States Military Academy Band
5:05pm Triple Threat All-Stars Cheer and Dance
5:30pm Johnny Raab and the Jailhouse Rockers Band
6:15pm Triple Threat All-Stars Cheer and Dance
6:30pm Bluz House Rockers
7:15pm Triple Threat All-Stars Cheer and Dance
7:45pm Official Program: Color Guard, National Anthem by the Irish Voices, Sponsor Remarks
8:05pm Johnny Rivers
9:25pm Fireworks
North Stage
4:45pm REZULTZ Zumba Team
5:00pm Rob Skane 3
6:15pm Chris Dukes Band
- Directions
I-87 south to I-90 east: 1-787 south to Empire State Plaza exit
I-87 south to exit 23: I-787 north to Empire State Plaza exit
I-90 west to I-787: south to Empire State Plaza exit
I-90 east to I-787: south to Empire State Plaza exit
Parking
Free parking is available in the East Garage. During the Food Festival and other weekday concerts, free parking begins at 5:00pm. The East Garage is located on the Corners of Madison Avenue, Eagle Street and Philip Street. Entrance to the East Garage is accessible through three entrances:
1. Taking the Empire State Plaza exit from I-787, tunnel under the Empire State Plaza and loop around. The East Garage entrance is on the right just after emerging from beneath the Plaza.
2. Philip Street Entrance – Turn from Madison Avenue or Grand Street onto Philip Street
3. Eagle Street Entrance – Turn from Madison Avenue onto Eagle Street
Ground Rules
In order to maintain the public safety and security of State property, its occupants and visitors during OGS sponsored special events, as well as to enhance the efficient and orderly operation of the facilities, until further notice, we are establishing special ground rules for the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza (ESP), the Capitol, and all surrounding areas, including the Plaza Level of the ESP, West Capitol Park, East Capitol Park and Lafayette Park.
The following special grounds rules will be in effect during special events at the Empire State Plaza: No alcoholic beverages (other than those sold on site by authorized sellers), coolers (defined as rigid insulated containers), or glass containers of any kind; animals or pets (excludes ADA-defined service animals) will be allowed. Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent. All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol. State Police or security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items.
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