A collective sigh of relief could be heard around Philipstown as the rain stopped and skies cleared earlier than expected on Saturday, July 4, ensuring that Independence Day celebrations could go off without a hitch. In Cold Spring that meant the annual parade, bike- decorating contest, a ceremony honoring area veterans, lots of live music, food and beverages – festivities culminating with a loud and colorful fireworks display at the riverfront sponsored by the Putnam County News & Recorder.
Ten Brooks Molly kicked things off at the bandstand at 4 o'clock. (Photo by Michael Turton)
The tradition continued as fireworks were a big part of 4th of July celebrations up and down the Hudson River. (Photo by Michael Turton)
Cold Spring's MacKenzie Warren as Molly Pitcher. (Photo by Michael Turton)
Three miniature horses, courtesy of The Therapeutic Equestrian Center, were a big hit during and after the parade. (Photo by Michael Turton)
Hmmmm....maybe I should have ordered a small. (Photo by Michael Turton)
Even dogs in the parade were patriotic. (Photo by Michael Turton)
Necks craned and eyes turned skyward as fireworks lit up the sky. (Photo by Michael Turton)
Cold Spring loves a parade...especially on Independence Day. (Photo by Michael Turton)
Burger, dog or sausage and peppers? (Photo by Michael Turton)
The bike decorating contest was a big hit. (Photo by Michael Turton)
The Ossenkopp family (Photo by Maggie Benmour)
Kids danced up a storm down at the riverfront. (Photo by Michael Turton)
3 thoughts on “Cold Spring Celebrates Independence Day”
And don’t forget the brave Patriotic Dogs and Bird that marched down Main Street!
Such fun, and one of our family’s favorite Village traditions. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it all happen!
Sorry to have to “go negative” on the parade, but without music, it really wasn’t much more than a bunch of people walking down Main Street. I don’t understand how the organizers could put together something that is of so much significance to the Village and not realize the importance of having a band or bands at such an event; by any definition, a parade is supposed to have music to accompany the marchers. I applaud those who came out to participate but it would have been nice if there were some pipers, drummers or other musicians to add to the festivities.
And don’t forget the brave Patriotic Dogs and Bird that marched down Main Street!
Such fun, and one of our family’s favorite Village traditions. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it all happen!
Sorry to have to “go negative” on the parade, but without music, it really wasn’t much more than a bunch of people walking down Main Street. I don’t understand how the organizers could put together something that is of so much significance to the Village and not realize the importance of having a band or bands at such an event; by any definition, a parade is supposed to have music to accompany the marchers. I applaud those who came out to participate but it would have been nice if there were some pipers, drummers or other musicians to add to the festivities.