Celebrate Saratoga - July 4, 2025

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, and the Saratoga Springs City Center are pleased to announce that Celebrate Saratoga is returning to downtown Saratoga Springs, on July 4, 2025!

On July 4th, 2025, this Celebration will feature the Firecracker 4 Road Race which starts at 9:00 a.m.; a fun family friendly concert just outside the Saratoga Springs City Center, on Ellsworth Jones Place, with Soul Session starting at 7:00 p.m.; a block party concert with Jukebox Rebellion, on Caroline Street, at 7:00 p.m.; and Fireworks, from the top of the City Center Parking Garage, at 9:00 p.m., for all of downtown to see!

This is also the first time Saratoga will host a racing festival at the Saratoga Race Course from July 3-8! After a day at the races, come down and enjoy dinner at one of Saratoga's many restaurants and end your day with our free outdoor concerts and fireworks display!

Firecracker 4 Road Race - July 4th at 9:00 a.m.

Begin your July 4th festivities in an invigorating fashion, register now for the 19th annual Firecracker4, a four-mile road race through Saratoga Springs that celebrates and honors America’s history!

The Firecracker4 Road Race is held each Independence Day in Downtown Saratoga Springs. In its 19th year supporting more than 2,500 runners, it is the longest and largest Independence Day race in the Northeast, with a growing Kid’s .02 mile Sparkler Fun Run immediately before, starting at 8:15 a.m.

The four-mile course starts on Broadway in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center. Runners will start down Broadway and turn into the city for what is a fun, fast, yet challenging, run. This race draws people from all over the country (and world!), so be sure to make this race and Saratoga Springs part of your July 4th plans! The four mile course was USATF certified in 2023! There are water stations and live musicians sprinkled along the route, creating a fun atmosphere!

Soul Session to Perform at 7:00pm |

Ellsworth Jones Place, Saratoga Springs

Jukebox Rebellion to Perform at 7:00pm |

Caroline Street/Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Face Painters, Lemonade, Caricatures and Mr. Twisty Balloons on Ellsworth Jones Place/City Center 7-9pm

Followed by Fireworks at 9:00pm

Located at the City Center Parking Garage

Soul Session , a high energy musical ensemble that will make you dance, scream, and jump around all night long with entertaining command. Led by "Soulist" Garland Nelson, 2019 Proctor's Eddies Award Winner "Best R&B Vocalist," Soul Session's emotive style across all generes earned them the distinction of 2019 Eddies Award Winner "Best Band in Capital Region NY"! Founded on the belief that soul music is God's multicultural life line, Soul Session elevates their perfermances by making the audience the center of attention through call and response, outstanding song arrangements, and Love. Consequently EVERY SHOW is creative, organic, and uniquely original.

After the show, stay for a spectacular fireworks show by Santore Fireworks from the top of the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage!

Jukebox Rebellion is a high-energy, live party band based in upstate New York, known for their danceable repertoire of rock, pop, and party favorites. They perform at various venues like clubs, festivals, and corporate events, earning rave reviews for their ability to pack dance floors, according to The Bash. The band features male and female lead vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards.