Schroon's 2021 July 4 Celebration
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Schroon’s beloved July 4th Celebration is back. More from the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce.
“Once again, please see current information regarding THIS YEAR'S Fourth of July below. More details will be coming over the next several weeks, but here is the explanation for why the decision was made not to close Main Street and hold a traditional parade.
The Fourth of July Celebration in Schroon Lake takes months of planning that begins in March. At that time, there were still questions about crowd size restrictions (and we are still operating for the foreseeable future under some limits for outdoor gatherings). Working together and in consultation with both Essex County Board of Supervisors and Essex County Health, given the anticipated attendance both the Chamber and Town Boards agreed that holding a traditional parade - with crowds gathering on sidewalks along our fairly short parade route - was ill-advised, and a decision was made not to submit the required Rt. 9 road closure permits to the State DOT. Instead, we chose to move forward with an alternative plan we were confident we'd be able to execute without the risk of having to cancel and that we expect will draw far fewer people to town than come for our regular parade. Multiple bands/performers will be playing at different times in different places over a two hour period, so some folks will be at one location while others are somewhere else, with people walking around instead of gathering in tight groups for several hours. This is NOT a permanent situation, nor should the decision made be politicized. The Chamber and Town Board made a decision we felt was in the best interests of our community. Given what goes into making the entire day of activities on the Fourth happen, instead of making this negative we would hope folks would appreciate we're doing our best to hold a celebration”.
Schroon's July 4th 2020 Cancelled
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From The Schroon Lake Chamber:
After 65 years, Schroon Lake will be taking a “pause” in its iconic Fourth of July Celebration.
The Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce announced on Memorial Day that they and Town leadership had made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 festivities. Even as the State and Essex County begin to re-open, with current restrictions limiting the size of public gatherings and Department of Health requirements for social distancing and disinfecting, the day-long celebration in Schroon Lake that draws thousands to town presented far too many risks to public safety.
The choice was an agonizing one for event organizers. “Like all the other decisions made so far that greatly affect the way we'll be spending our summer this year, we know the cancellation of the Fourth of July Celebration is heartbreaking for Schroon Lake area residents, visitors, and especially our local businesses,” said Chamber executive director Sue Palisano. “In the end, keeping everyone safe and healthy to celebrate the Fourth in the coming years was our first – and only – concern.”
Those Who made July 4th, 2019, Possible
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From our Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
“We don't know about you, but we had a great Fourth of July! It's taken us a few days to recover and we'll post pictures this coming week. The Chamber would like to thank all of the parade donors whose contributions made the day a success...for those who didn't get a program, the list is below. Also a big thanks to all the volunteers who helped out before and during the Fourth, and the individuals and businesses who donated to the Basket Raffle. Only 362 days to July 4, 2020!”
Schroon's 65th annual 4th of July Celebrations!
/Can’t Wait for the BIG Day? We have your official line-up right here., from The Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Schroon .
“The celebration includes a full day of family fun, food, live music, special sales on Main Street, arts and crafts vendors, and of course, our parade followed by the patriotic concert and fireworks over Schroon Lake.
Here's this year's schedule:
8 a.m. — Patriotic Path 5k Run & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. Registration at 8 a.m., 5K begins at 9 a.m., and the Kids Run begins at 9:30. Schroon Lake Central School
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Adirondack Basket Raffle. Be sure to stop by to purchase your tickets! Winners will be announced at 8 p.m., you do not need to be present to win. Chamber of Commerce, Main Street
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — ADK Artists & Crafters. Check out our the great merchandise from our local talent. Town Hall parking lot
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Lions Club Food Tent. Great food for a great cause — hot dogs, hamburgers, and more! Dock Street
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Town Park
Fun activities include:
Art Bucket face painting and air brush tattoos
Bounce Around activities for kids
Obstacle course
Live music at the Dock Street Stage:
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — TnT Band
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. — DogTown Cadillac
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. — Mark Piper
3:00 - 4 p.m. — Gregson Brothers Band
4:00 - 5:30 — Grit & Whiskey Band
Other music
5 - 5:45 p.m. — Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band. Mini-concert. Fountain at the Park
And don't miss these 4th of July events!
6 p.m. — The 65th annual 4th of July parade, begins at Hoffman Road, up Main Street, down Fowler Ave to Leland and ends at the Town Park.
Dusk — Patriotic Music Concert. Word of Life Collegians and Seagle Music Colony. Town Beach
Dark — Gala fireworks display over Schroon Lake!
If you want to spend 4th of July at one of the most beautiful lakes in the Adirondacks, Schroon Lake is the place to be. We hope you will make vacation plans and come visit us this summer”.
For more information, please contact the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Schroon’s 2018 July 4th Replay
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PHOTO CREDIT: SHARRON HOZLEY TYRRELL. SEE ALL OF SHARRON'S SHOTS BY CLICKING HERE.
July 4th, 2018, will go down in the Schroon history books as one of the hottest ever. Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Palisano gives us a review of the Big Day.
"2018 marked the 64th year Schroon Lake has marked the Fourth of July with a gala celebration! The day featured family-friendly activities from morning until dusk. There was live music at the Dock Street stage featuring a lineup of local favorites TnT Band, Dogtown Cadillac, Mark Piper and the Gregson Brothers Band.
There was face painting, airbrush tattoos, bounce houses and an obstacle course; great food at the Community Church annual chicken barbecue and the Lions Club tent.
And the list goes on: a mini-concert at the Fountain; a basket raffle at the Chamber of Commerce; the Adirondack Artists & Crafters Expo and music on the Community Church porch.
The parade kicked off at 6pm with over 60 units who – along with the huge crowds lining Main Street – were happy to brave the 90+ degree temperatures to take part in “the Best Fourth in the North!” The bands played, the fire companies showed off their equipment, the candy flew, the clowns clowned, the marchers and riders performed and waved, and the crowd clapped and cheered. As has become the tradition, everyone agreed that this year’s parade “was the best one yet” – until next year, when we all know it will be even better!
The parade was followed by the traditional patriotic music Concert at dusk, presented by the Word of Life Collegians and Seagle Music Colony, and of course, the fireworks display at dark over the lake.
Schroon Lake’s Fourth of July celebration is about the community, for the community, and by the community – and it would never happen without so many from our community providing their support in so many ways. I would like to thank the hundreds of individuals, businesses, and organizations who contributed financially, donated merchandise, and volunteered time to make the day a success. We couldn’t do it without you!"
July 4th in Schroon 2018: It's Huge!
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Honoring our Veterans
July 4th in Schroon. It’s not just the parade, but an all day extravaganza!
The main event, which attracts thousands — and gives dentists new clients from all of the free candy thrown throughout the parade — starts at 6pm.
But the day begins much earlier with a fun run (9am) and the world famous Annual Chicken BBQ, until sold out, proudly sponsored by the Schroon Lake Community Church.
“It’s going to one of our best years ever,” Nicole Howe, from the Schroon Lake Chamber told us today.
“For the first time we have the Schroon Lake Jazz band and the 5th and 6th grade soccer team.”
The fireworks are sceduled to start between 9.30 and 10pm.
Here is the official program from the Chmber:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4: 64th Annual 4th of July Celebration
- Patriotic Path 5k Adult Run & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. Registration at 8:00 a.m., run at 9:00 a.m. Schroon Lake Central School.
- Adirondack Basket Raffle. 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce.
- Adirondack Artists & Crafters. 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Schroon Lake Town Hall.
- Live music at the Town Beach. 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- 38th Annual Chicken BBQ. 11:00 a.m. until sold out. Schroon Lake Community Church.
- "Bounce Around" bounce house for kids. 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. at the Town Park.
- "Art Bucket" face painting. 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. at the Town Park.
- Lions Club Food Tent. 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Town Park.
- Scotia/Glenville Pipe Band Mini Concert. 5:00 p.m. Town Park by the water fountain.
- 64th Annual Parade. 6:00 p.m. Starts at Hoffman Rd, up Main Street, to Fowler Ave.
- Patriotic Music Concert by Word of Life Collegians & Seagle Music Colony at dusk, Town Beach.
- 4th of July Celebration culminates with the Gala Fireworks Display at the Town Beach
July 4 2017
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Food, Fun and Fireworks: Schroon’s July 4th Celebration this Tuesday is an all day event, with something for everybody.
Thousands are expected to pack the Town Beach, Park and Parade route, which captures the best of small town USA.
The Schroon Lake Chamber’s Tammy Whitty-Brown and Donna Rice Mellan (pictured above) have done an awesome job organizing Tuesday’s Big Show. So what are you most looking forward to? Let us know in comments. Check out the full line up of events in our 2017 Summer Fun in the Adirondacks section.
Schroon's 2016 July 4th Parade (Part 2)
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Schroon's 2016 July 4th Parade Part 1
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July 4, 2015: Wet, Wild & Wonderful
/VIDEO BY SHAWN BAKER
Another glorious 4th of July parade and great day is in the books -- but the town's spectacular Fireworks got hit hard by Mother Nature. After the parade, the clouds came in. Soon light rains become heavier, and that’s when the mass exodus from the park atop the beach began.
Some folks packed up and left, others sought shelter under Main Street awnings, and some die hards stuck it out under tents and sheets of plastic on the hill. On the water, boaters retreated.
Then came thunder and lightening. All the while thousands wondered: “Would the fireworks show go on?”
At about 8.15ish, Schroon Laker got confirmation that yes indeed they would be a GO -- Chamber Director Tammy Whitty Brown was told by Town Supervisor Mike Marnell, (the Town controls the fireworks) the barge was fully loaded and ready to go. The show would start once there was a break in the weather.
And so it did. Shawn Baker, who stuck it out, captured all of the action in the video. More people may see this than were actually there last night. Shawn says there was perhaps between 500 and 1,000 who saw the show.
From Shawn: “The hill itself didn't have that many people on it, but there was a decent crowd all along the top of the hill from the playground around to the boathouse theater. Similar numbers to what we've had when we do fireworks during Labor Day weekend or when we had them during First Night a few years back. And it was still a great show!”
There’s a lively discussion on the Schroon Lake public Facebook page, with many folks saying the Town should have had a rain date for the show.
But as Schroon Laker learned last night, the deal the Town has with the fireworks company it uses it’s a one and done deal: With no rain date, it’s ‘a use it or lose it situation.’
We have placed calls to Mike Marnell for comment and we’ll update the story. Meanwhile, watch out for our annual 4th of July slide show, coming soon.
