Celebrate July 4th in the Canandaigua area this week

Mike Murphy, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
·2 min read

Of course, celebrating America’s independence and the red, white and blue will be a big part of most everyone’s schedule this week.

But rest assured, there is more to do.

Here’s what’s happening this week.

1. Fireworks in Farmington

The town of Farmington is planning its Fourth of July celebration with an event that includes fireworks, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Farmington Town Park, 1000 County Road 8. The celebration includes food, vendors and band. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Fireworks will go off at dusk.

2. Enjoy Canandaigua’s Fourth of July parade

The parade gets started at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, near City Hall at the Main Street and Ontario Street intersection. The parade ends at Booth Street near Canandaigua Lake. Over 75 units and organizations will be participating. A judging stand will be at Commons Park.

In this file photo, hundreds line Main Street for the annual Fourth of July parade in Canandaigua. The parade this year starts at 10 a.m. July 4.
In this file photo, hundreds line Main Street for the annual Fourth of July parade in Canandaigua. The parade this year starts at 10 a.m. July 4.

3. Fireworks at Lincoln Hill Farms

Lincoln Hill Farms Fourth of July: 1-10 p.m. July 4 at Lincoln Hill Farms, 3792 state Route 247, Canandaigua. Visitors will enjoy live music throughout the day with ROC Star Academy followed by BB Dang. Lawn games, food, drink and more events are planned. Fireworks will go off at dark. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. For more details, visit lincolnhillfarms.com.

4. Get centered on Canandaigua Lake

Enjoy paddleboard yoga from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. July 4 and Saturday, July 6, with Finger Lakes Yogascapes, 811 S. Main St., Canandaigua. Participants will reconnect with nature and relax with paddleboard yoga on the lake. Boards and anchors will be provided. All levels are welcome; no prior experience required. Preregistration is required at fingerlakesyogascapes.com or 585-200-7209.

5. Norah Jones performs at CMAC

The Grammy Award-winning Norah Jones is coming to CMAC. Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. Jones is known for songs such as “Don’t Know Why,” “Come Away With Me” and many others. Mavis Staples is the special guest. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.cmacevents.com/event/norah-jones/.

6. Fireworks in Canandaigua

The city and town of Canandaigua have joined together to sponsor a fireworks show. The event begins at dusk (approximately 9:25 p.m.) July 6 at Kershaw Park, 155 Lakeshore Drive, on the north shore of Canandaigua Lake.

This article originally appeared on MPNnow: Celebrate July 4th in the Canandaigua NY area this week

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