Let's Get Patriotic: 4th of July Events in Albany, NY
From fireworks at the plaza to other Independence Day celebrations, uncover 4th of July events in Albany below.
July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course
Fri, Jul 3 until Sun, Jul 5
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Celebrate Opening Weekend at the 2026 July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course with three consecutive days of world-class stakes racing.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Grateful Dead Night with The Wheel
Fri, Jul 3
· 6:00 PM
Celebrate July 3 with a live Grateful Dead tribute by The Wheel plus a buffet included with admission.
Mixed Breed Brewing at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street Clifton Park, NY 12065
6th Clifton Park Freedom Mile
Sat, Jul 4
· 11:30 AM
The Clifton Park Freedom Mile is a 1 mile road race on the Clifton Park parade route!
Shenendehowa Campus Entrance, 970 NY-146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Town of Clifton Park July 4th Celebration
Sat, Jul 4
· 12:00 PM
Bring your family, friends and neighbors as we mark the birth of our nation in small-town America style!
Clifton Common, 16 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065
Performing Arts at the Common: Live Music at July 4th!
Sat, Jul 4
· 5:00 PM
Head to the Clifton Common Stage for the 2026 Performing Arts at the Common Series!
Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065
New York State's 4th of July Celebration presented by Market 32 at the Empire State Plaza
Sat, Jul 4
· 5:00 PM
New York State's Fourth of July Celebration, presented by Market32/Price Chopper, is recognized as the biggest and best in Upstate New York!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
2026 Official Albany 4th of July Bar Crawl
Sat, Jul 4
· 5:00 PM
Celebrate at the 2026 Albany 4th of July Bar Crawl! Enjoy exclusive drink specials, 4+ venues, and no cover fees starting at 5 PM on Saturday, July 4th. Get your tickets today!
Bar Vegan, 205 Lark Street Albany, NY 12110
Saratoga's 2026 All-American Celebration
Sat, Jul 4
· 7:00 PM
Celebrate summer and America's 250th Birthday in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs with a festive, family-friendly Fourth of July experience!
Downtown Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866