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EXPERIENCE FIREWORKS OVER THE HUDSON RIVER
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY ON WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON
On Thursday, July 4, Walkway Over the Hudson will be open to ticket holders for an unobstructed view of the City of Poughkeepsie fireworks display. Spend the evening with friends and family taking in amazing twilight views 212 feet above the Hudson River before seeing the fireworks launch at eye level!
Proceeds from ticket sales support the Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization and are reinvested in the park, helping us to host community events and programs, improve the Walkway with new amenities, support our volunteer Ambassadors, and much more! The Friends of the Walkway is a proud sponsor of the City of Poughkeepsie's annual fireworks.
Space is strictly limited at this event and tickets required for all attendees. Children 12 and under are free but must reserve a ticket online in advance for admittance.
Tickets sell out every year and will not be available for purchase on-site during the event.
Don't miss out! Secure your tickets today!
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION: $25 | WALKWAY MEMBERS, SENIORS, VETERANS: $20 | CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: FREE
This event sells out every year!
All tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available for purchase on-site during the event.
You MUST enter at the side of the Walkway you select when purchasing your ticket.
There are no physical tickets for this event - your ticket is your emailed receipt of purchase.
Attendees must present their proof of purchase upon arrival. This can be digital (on your phone) or printed.
All ticket sales are final. Since tickets are a one-of-a-kind item and not replaceable, there are no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. If the event is postponed or rescheduled, tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.
Have questions about tickets or need help with your purchase? Call the Walkway Friends staff at 845-454-9649 x105 or email [email protected].
Walkway Members have been emailed a special code for discount admission to use when purchasing tickets. For more information about membership and to receive your discount, visit join.walkway.org. Have a question about membership or how to apply your discount code? Email Lauren at [email protected].
EVENT TIMELINE
4 p.m. - Walkway closes to the public for event setup and safety preparations
7 p.m. - Walkway re-opens to ticketholders
9 - 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks show begins
*The Walkway closes immediately after the conclusion of the fireworks show.
In the event of rain, the fireworks will launch on Friday, July 5. Alerts will be posted online at walkway.org and the Walkway's social media networks.
PARKING
Parking at the Walkway for this event is extremely limited. Please allow ample time to arrive and follow posted signage and the instructions of law enforcement officers. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
EAST SIDE PARKING (Poughkeepsie - Dutchess County)
Walkway Over the Hudson Parking Lot - 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Pulaski Park - 170 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (approx. 0.3 mile walk to Walkway)
Civic Center Plaza Garage - 41 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (approx. 0.6 mile walk to Walkway)
Main Street Municipal Parking - 197 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (approx. 0.7 mile walk to Walkway)
*Parking is free in City municipal lots beginning at 5 p.m. and in metered spaces on-street after 6 p.m.
WEST SIDE PARKING (Highland - Ulster County)
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Parking Lot - 75 Haviland Road in Highland, NY 12528
Haviland Road Street Parking - 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528
*Free parking is available in the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Parking Lot (by the caboose). Follow posted signage if parking in other locations near the event.
**The Town of Lloyd Police Department will close Haviland Road when at capacity.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
The Walkway has ADA handicapped-accessible entrances and handicap parking spaces near both entrances. The handicapped parking on the East (Poughkeepsie) approach is approximately 0.8 miles from the nearest fireworks viewing area and the handicapped parking on the West (Highland) approach is approximately 0.3 miles from the nearest fireworks viewing area. No stairs are required to access the bridge, and the pathway from the parking lot to the Walkway is mostly flat and fully paved. There is no transportation available from the parking lot to the Walkway.
WHAT TO KNOW IF YOU'RE ATTENDING
FOOD & DRINK
Food and beverage concessions will be available onsite.
Guests are permitted to bring their own food and beverages and may bring small personal coolers. Bags and coolers may be subject to inspection. Prohibited items must be removed by the owner prior to entry.
NO GLASS - Including all glass containers for food, beverages, and baby food/bottles. Items in glass containers must be repackaged into non-glass containers prior to entry.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park a is smoke and alcohol-free facility.
The Walkway is a carry-in, carry-out park. Please deposit all waste in an appropriate container or bring it with you.
RULES & REGULATIONS
NO PETS. This event is not pet-friendly. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places, and large crowds can be overwhelming for pets.
NO BIKES, SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, HOVERBOARDS, OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS.
NO DRONES. Drones may not be flown at or over this event unless permitted in advance.
NO FIREARMS
NO FIREWORKS. This includes all types of sparkling devices and poppers.
NO TENTS. Attendees may bring chairs, blankets, and small wagons for transportation.
ACCESSIBILITY
Walkway's elevator at Upper Landing Park is closed during this event. Walkway's electric tram will not be in operation. As the entire bridge and all fireworks viewing areas are accessible, there is no designated wheelchair seating. Accessible indoor restrooms are available at the Ulster Welcome Center in Highland and the Dutchess Welcome Center in Poughkeepsie, both located a short distance from handicapped parking. Once on the Walkway, only portable restroom facilities are available.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Seating may be set up on the south side of the Walkway in designated viewing sections only. Seating is not provided on the Walkway.
Please set up any photographic tripods away from congested areas.
There will be NO ELEVATOR ACCESS during this event.
Indoor restrooms are located at the Welcome Centers on both sides of the bridge. Portable facilities will be available on the bridge.
The Walkway closes immediately after the fireworks end.
WHERE TO STAY
The brand new Inn At Bellefield in Hyde Park, located 2.5 miles from Walkway Over the Hudson's Poughkeepsie entrance, is the official hotel partner of the Friends of the Walkway.
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