Hudson Valley Fourth and Fireworks

Mamaroneck: Catch one of the county's splashiest fireworks shows at Harbor Island Park, on the waterfront in Mamaroneck. Dusk, July 4; rain date July 5. Boston Post Road, at Mamaroneck Avenue. 914-777-7763, www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us.

New Rochelle: "Spark the Sound" fireworks and music at Five Islands Park. Starts at 9 p.m. Fireworks are visible from all the waterfront parks.

Pearl River: Independence Day celebration takes place July 4. Children's activities and rides during the day. Music by the Rockland County Concert Band at 7 p.m., fireworks about 9:30 p.m. Rain date July 5. Central Avenue Field.

Peekskill: The Peekskill Fire Department hosts a full night of fun activities, music and fireworks. 7 p.m. Food vendors will be onsite, too, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Located at Riverfront Green Park, Route 9 and Hudson Avenue.

Port Chester is known for a vibrant restaurant scene that regularly draws visitors from near and far. But it also hosts one of the most impressive fireworks displays throughout the Hudson Valley. Join this longtime family tradition by coming to Ryan Stadium at Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Rd., on July 4, well in time for a 9 p.m. fireworks by the famed Grucci family. The only other local display by the “first family of fireworks” this year will be at Spark the Sound in New Rochelle, which is rain or shine at 9:30 p.m. on the July 4 on the city’s waterfront. New Rochelle suggests the best views can be found at either Hudson and Five Islands Parks or among its waterfront restaurants. The Grucci tradition dates back to 1850 in Bari, Italy, and they count among their clients the Sultanate of Dubai and ABC’s The Bachelor.

SAIL AWAY

The picturesque village of Cold Spring in Putnam County offers an impressive family friendly fireworks display right on the Hudson River, regularly drawing thousands to its Dockside Park, and features a maritime visitor that elevates it above your average flash-boom pyrotechnics. Once settled you’ll find fantastic Hudson River views, face-painting, music and food. The Sloop Clearwater docks at the park for two days this year, which is a great treat for kids and boating enthusiasts. The 106-foot wood replica of an old Dutch sailing sloop — which doubles as a floating clean water classroom — will return this year with free deck tours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and paid public sails from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on both July 3 and 4. Fees are $50 for adults, $35 for members and $15 for children 12 and under. Reserve spots online here. (The Clearwater will also dock in Beacon on July 2 with free deck tours from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and paid public sails from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) If you arrive early in Cold Spring, on-street parking can be found just a 5- to 10-minute walk from the riverfront taking you past some of the best preserved 19th century structures among all the Rivertowns. There is also a Metro-North stop just steps away from the water. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.