4th of July Celebrations in Monroe County: Events and Fireworks Schedule
Written by DJ Sight on June 30, 2025
June 28
Penfield Independence Celebration
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Parade: Begins at 10 a.m., starting from Penfield High School to the Penfield Community Center on Baird Road
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Evening Events: Live music and activities at Harris Whalen Park starting at 6 p.m.
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Fireworks: Scheduled for 10 p.m.
Chili Summerfest 2025
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Time: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chili Community Center
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Highlights: Two stages of live music, food vendors, and fireworks
July 4
Downtown Rochester’s Fourth of July Celebration
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Location: Broad Street and Court Street bridges (closed to traffic during the event)
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Details: Fireworks launch at 10 p.m. and are expected to last around 20 minutes
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Note: Bridges will reopen once the crowd clears
Fairport Fourth of July Events
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Hosted by: Village of Fairport, Town of Perinton, Wegmans, and the Chamber of Commerce
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Events: Parade (route still being finalized), Firecracker 4-mile run/walk, and Party in the Park
Greece Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
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Morning Events: 5K Freedom Run at 7 a.m., followed by a Super Hero Sprint at 8 a.m.
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Afternoon Activities: Begin at 4 p.m.
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Live Music: Starts at 6 p.m.
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Fireworks: Around 10 p.m.
Henrietta Fourth of July Fireworks and Music
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Location: Veterans Memorial Park
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Festivities Begin: 4 p.m. with music, kids’ activities, food trucks, and vendors
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Live Music: Atlas Band performs at 7:45 p.m.
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Fireworks: Launch at 9:45 p.m.
Irondequoit Fourth of July Celebration
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Location: Irondequoit Town Hall
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Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Events: Craft show, street dance, parade at 11 a.m., and family activities
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Fireworks: Start at 9:30 p.m.
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Shuttles: Available from Skyview Centre Parkway to Portland Avenue and Titus Avenue
Lincoln Hill Farms Fourth of July Celebration (Canandaigua)
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Time: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Details: Ticketed event with live music, food, and fireworks
Rochester Red Wings Home Game and Fireworks
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Game: Red Wings vs. Buffalo Bisons
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Start Time: 6:45 p.m.
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Extras: Fireworks after the game and mini-flag giveaways by the Veterans Outreach Center
July 5
Canandaigua Independence Day Fireworks
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Location: Kershaw Park
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Fireworks Begin: 9:45 p.m.

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