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Nyack to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Two Days of Music, Family Fun and Fireworks

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The Village of Nyack will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with two days of patriotic festivities featuring live music, family activities, a classic car cruise, an outdoor movie, a civic ceremony, and a fireworks display over the Hudson River.

The celebration begins on Thursday, July 2, with events along Main Street. The evening will feature the America on Wheels Classic Car Cruise at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment from DJ Don’s Vintage Radio Show and Andrew Ace Greenspan. At 7 p.m., the Tam Jam Band will perform a tribute to the music of the 1960s. The evening concludes with an outdoor showing of the Disney-Pixar film “Cars” at 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Festivities continue on Friday, July 3, beginning with the Kids’ Freedom Zone at Memorial Park’s Top Field from 1 to 5 p.m. Children can enjoy inflatable attractions, games, popcorn, cotton candy, ice pops, and face painting.

A Civic Celebration will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Hezekiah Easter Veterans Memorial Square, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence, the unveiling of the 2026 time capsule, and recognition of the winners of the student patriotic art and essay contests.

The evening entertainment resumes at 7 p.m. with the Swingtime Big Band performing at Memorial Park. At 9 p.m., Mayor Rand will lead a patriotic program featuring the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance led by local veterans, and patriotic musical selections.

The celebration will conclude with a fireworks display over the Hudson River beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Residents and visitors are invited to come together for this community celebration honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

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Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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