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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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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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Free National Night Out 2026 Clover Stadium on August 6

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August 4, 2026

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The annual National Night Out will return to Clover Stadium on Thursday, August 6, bringing together law enforcement, first responders, and the community for an evening of family-friendly activities and entertainment.

The free event begins at 5 p.m., with the official ceremony scheduled to start on the field at 6:30 p.m. A baseball game will follow at 7 p.m.

National Night Out is designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement, emergency responders, and the communities they serve. The event offers residents an opportunity to meet local police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders in a fun and welcoming environment.

Attendees can enjoy live music, face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, and interactive activities for all ages. Police, fire, and emergency vehicles will be on display, along with K-9 demonstrations and mounted police horses.

Organizers say the event is free and open to the public, encouraging families from across Rockland County to attend and spend an evening with the men and women who serve their communities.

National Night Out has been celebrated nationwide since 1984 and has become an annual tradition in communities across the country, promoting public safety, crime prevention, and stronger partnerships between residents and first responders.

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