4th of July Empire State Plaza Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025
- Time
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Venue
- Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 12242
This Fourth of July don't miss the best fireworks display in the Capital Region at the New York State Fourth of July Celebration! Join us Friday, July 4th for FREE family fun from 5p - 10p at the Empire State Plaza! Featuring the POP 2000 TOUR with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera & LFO!!
New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration, presented by Market32/Price Chopper, is recognized as the biggest and best in upstate New York! This year’s event features POP 2000 TOUR, hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, with O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, bringing high-energy hits and boy band nostalgia to the main stage.
Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of the Capital City with an afternoon of live music, delicious eats, and fun for all ages. Kids can dive into interactive activities and games throughout the Plaza while the whole family soaks in the festive atmosphere. Sing and dance along to your favorite throwback songs and cap off the night with the most brilliant fireworks display in the area!
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for the full schedule—you won't want to say "Bye, Bye, Bye" to this one!
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Main Stage Schedule
| 5:00 p.m. | Conehead Buddha |
| 6:15 p.m. | Sawyer Fredericks |
| 7:30 p.m. | Official Program |
| 8:00 p.m. | Pop 2000 featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and |
| 9:15 p.m. | Fireworks |
North Stage Schedule
| 5:30 p.m. | Albany Rock Pit |
| 6:20 p.m. | Rock Voices |
Venue
Empire State Plaza
100 S Mall Arterial
Albany, NY
12242
Dates
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