Sugar Ray will headline New York State’s Annual Independence Day celebration, New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced. The celebration will be held at the Empire State Plaza on July 4.
This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, fireworks, a New York State Parks exhibit, a costume contest, American Revolution reenactors and activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Additionally, 90s pop-rock band Sugar Ray will headline the live performances. The evening will also include with a fireworks display by Santore’s World Famous Fireworks.
“New York did not just witness the birth of our nation — it helped shape the ideals, leadership, and resolve that defined America. Team OGS is proud to commemorate New York’s enduring role in our nation’s history by celebrating the people, progress and spirit that continue to drive us forward,” said Commissioner Moy.
“Battlefields of Liberty” Exhibit
The celebration also features a new exhibit, “Battlefields of Liberty: Revolutionary War Sites in New York.” It is on display at the State Street Tunnel entrance to the State Capitol. The exhibit showcases the state’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War with historic paintings, images and maps.
The public can text “ESPJ4” to 888777 or sign up online for safety alerts for the July Fourth celebration.
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