Dunkirk Fourth of July Celebration

The three-day Fourth of July Celebration (July 2-4) with food/refreshment vendors kicks off Thursday, July 2 at 5 p.m. in Memorial Park with music provided by Hintz of Thunder at 6 p.m. followed by Sean Patrick McGraw at 7:15 p.m. with Country Night sponsored by Owl Homes of Fredonia. Friday, July 3 will feature vendors open at 5 p.m. along with music by Tiny Music (5 p.m.) and Two For Flinching (7:15 p.m.). The Fourth of July day starts at 11 a.m. with music by Screamin’ East (1 p.m.), Prestige Worldwide Band (4 p.m.) and headliner ONE – A Tribute to U2 (6:30 p.m.).

The night concludes with Dunkirk resident Cathy Ruch singing the national anthem followed by the Starfire Corporations fireworks - the largest fireworks display in Chautauqua County. A special WDOE 101.5 FM/1410 AM Independence Day 250th Anniversary Broadcast will be played during the fireworks show. July 5 is the rain date.

The event is sponsored by the City of Dunkirk, Refresco Beverages, Town of Dunkirk, Town of Pomfret, Lawley Insurance, Add Lumber True Value, North Chautauqua Dental, Moniuszko Social Club Inc. and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 922.