4th of July Celebration
Price Chopper has presented this Albany tradition since our country’s bicentennial celebration in 1976. The 4th of July celebration features live music and fun for the whole family including the best fireworks show in the region. Each year, more than 30,000 people gather to enjoy the day at the Plaza, which includes a naturalization ceremony, dozens of food and craft vendors, activities for kids, and an evening of live entertainment leading up to the big pyrotechnics show.
Felix Cavaliere earned his place in music history as the keyboard player and vocalist for the ’60s pop/rock sensation, The Rascals. From 1965 through 1969, The Rascals were one of the biggest groups in the country, with a string of hits including the Felix-sung “Good Lovin’” “Groovin’,” “A Girl Like You,” “A Beautiful Morning,” and People Got to Be Free.”
Hailing from the streets of Memphis, soul music flows through Gedeon Luke’s veins in rainbow colored hues. Gedeon and his band The People are here to crash through the boundaries of music and society, to bring Love, Peace and Soul to the world.
Events on the Main Stage
3:00pm Welcome & Naturalization Ceremony
3:35pm Black Rock Zydeco
4:45pm The North and South Dakotas
6:00pm Gedeon Luke and the People
7:15pm New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration Offical Program
7:45pm Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals
9:15pm Fireworks!
Events on the North Stage
3:00pm Magic Show
4:00pm The Nellies
5:00pm Diva and the Dirtyboys
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
Empire State Plaza Ground Rules
No tickets necessary.
No alcoholic beverages (other than those sold on site by authorized vendors).
No coolers (defined as rigid insulated containers) or glass containers of any kind.
No animals or pets (excludes ADA-defined service animals).
Audio and/or video recording of any artist’s performances is prohibited.
State Police or security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items.
Parking
FREE 4th of July parking available in the visitor and “P” lots under the Empire State Plaza, East Garage, and Grand St. and Elk St. lots:
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