MAYOR PALMIERI & GENESIS GROUP ANNOUNCE FIREWORKS CELEBRATION

Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Genesis Group President & CEO Ray Durso today announced that due to New York State recently lifting all COVID-19 restrictions, plans for fireworks in honor of Independence Day are back on.

Utica's Independence Day Celebration will take place on Monday, July 5th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at F.T. Proctor Park at 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, and food trucks (and other vendors) who would like to participate on July 5th should contact the Utica City Clerk's Office at (315)-792-0113.
The 2021 City of Utica Fireworks Celebration is sponsored by The Bank of Utica, Adorino Construction, The Genesis Group and the City of Utica.

In addition to fireworks, 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. 

 
Mayor Palmieri stated, “We are pleased the State lifted all restrictions as it allows us to provide fireworks and Independence Day festivities for our residents.  I commend Ray Durso and the Genesis Group for working with the city to coordinate this exciting event.  I also thank Bank of Utica and Adorino Construction for their generous sponsorship.”

The Mayor continued, “I also want to thank our government, health and community partners for coming together and making vaccinations available at this event.”

Genesis Group President & CEO Raymond J. Durso, Jr. stated, “The Genesis Group looks forward to this event each year. At first we were disappointed when it looked like the event wasn't going to happen due to the logistical challenges in adhering to the restrictions. We're very pleased to partner with the city and co-sponsor a fun, family-friendly event for our community.”