ROBERT M. PALMIERI MAYOR
 
CITY OF UTICA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 1 KENNEDY PLAZA UTICA, NEW YORK 13502 PHONE: (315) 792-0100
 

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2021

City of Utica Fireworks Display Updates & Overview

Utica's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will take place on Monday, July 5th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at F.T. Proctor Park (Rutger Street and Culver Avenue).

Local band “Soul Injection” will perform at 7:30pm with fireworks scheduled to go off at dusk.

Centro will offer free shuttle service at Mohawk Valley Community College’s Payne Hall (White Building) starting at 6:30pm. The shuttles will run until after the fireworks.

There will be food trucks, vendors and bounce houses for kids.

The City is partnering with Mohawk Valley Health System, New York State Department of Health, Oneida County Health Department, Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps (COCVAC) and Upstate Family Health Center, Inc. to have a COVID- 19 Vaccination POD on site for any residents who would like to be vaccinated.

The hours for the POD will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines will be available for adults with Pfizer also available for individuals between the age of 12-17. Identification is required.

The weather forecast looks promising. Event organizers are planning for a high turnout and encourage everyone to attend.

Later this week, the Utica Police Department (UPD) will announce street closures and altered traffic patterns around the park to accommodate the logistical needs of the event.

The 2021 City of Utica Fireworks Celebration is sponsored by The Bank of Utica, Adorino Construction, Centro, Mohawk Valley Community College, The Genesis Group and the City of Utica.