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July 4th Festivities

America’s 250 year anniversary!

July 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Full Schedule

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TimeActivityLocation
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
10 am – 10 pmFood VendorsTown Hall
9 am – 9 pmChildren’s Fourth of July Art ShowIce House @ Ring’s Pond
10 am – 8 pmCraft FaireTown Hall Lawn
10 am – 10 pmInflatable RidesTown Hall Tennis Courts
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
7 am – 11 amCornwall Independence Day BreakfastHighland Engine Co (1 Quaker Ave.)
10 am – 11 amPet Show (Registration: 9 a.m.) (Catholic Daughters of the Americas)Near the Main Stage
10 am – 3 pmSands-Ring Homestead Open HouseSands-Ring Homestead (180 Main St.)
10 am – 3:30 pmCornwall Historic Society Open for visitsCornwall Historical Society behind Town Hall
11 am – 12 pmChildren’s GamesLawn by Rings Pond
12 pm – 1 pmPie Eating ContestMain Stage
1 pm – 2 pmDuck DerbyRings Pond
2 pm – 2:05 pmLet Freedom Ring: Cornwall’s Church BellsPause & Listen
2 pm – 3 pmLive Music – Rock Voices, Hudson ValleyMain Stage
2 pm – 9 pmThen & Now BiergartenTown Hall – Entrance Lawn
3 pm – 3:15 pmReading of the Declaration of IndependenceSands-Ring Homestead (180 Hudson St.)
3 pm – 4 pmLive Music – Emily Music for KidsMain Stage
3 pm – 4 pmMacaroni the ClownNear Main Stage
3:15 pm – 4:30 pmLive Music – Tony DePaolo & The Electric GypsiesCOH Village Bandstand (pre-parade)
4:30 pmMain Street MileMain Street
5 pmCornwall Independence Day ParadeMain Street
5:30 pmMain Street Mile Awards CeremonyMain Stage
6 pmFlag Ceremony: Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, InvocationTown Hall Lawn Stage
6:30 pm – 7 pmCornwall Independence Day Historical PageantTown Hall Lawn Stage
7 pm – 9 pmLive Music – Stumble StreetMain Stage
9:30 pmRaffle DrawingMain Stage
After DarkCornwall Independence Day FireworksRings Pond
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More 4th Info

Sands Ring Homestead Open House

  • Explore Cornwall’s role in the Revolutionary War
  • Tour the 1st floor & the herb garden
  • 3 PM: Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Parking Restrictions

On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, there will be no parking from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm on both sides of the following streets:

  • Main Street from Hudson Street to Academy Avenue
  • Hudson Street from Main Street to First Street
  • North Street, South Street, Center Street
  • Quaker Avenue from Elm Street to First Street
  • Hasbrouck Avenue from the Traffic Circle to Clinton Street
  • McCann Lane, Tamara Lane and Union Street

Parking will be restricted to one side of the street on the following:

  • Hazen Street and Broadway – No Parking on the west side of the street
  • Clinton Street and Grand Street – No Parking on the south side of the street

The following restrictions will also be in place:

  • **Main Street from the Traffic Circle to Willow Avenue – No Parking on either side from *3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
  • **Main Street from Willow Avenue to South Street – No parking on either side from *3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Main Street will be closed on both sides from the traffic circle to Curie Road from *3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

There will be no public parking in the rear of Town Hall.

A limited number of Disabled Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. A state issued disabled vehicle plate or parking placard is required.

If you have any questions about Fourth of July traffic or parking only, please call the Town of Cornwall Police Department at (845) 534-8100.