# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independence Day Celebration!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Museum CLOSED during the day
Museum OPEN:  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fireworks to follow.

The Poughkeepsie Waterfront can’t be beat as a place to see the July 4th fireworks – and MHDM offers the best view with convenient on-site parking!

Enjoy front row viewing of the July 4th fireworks along the Hudson River, reserved on-site parking, a covered picnic area (with purchase of a picnic pass), AND fun inside the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum before the big show! Price is per car, so pack up the family and friends and come down to the Poughkeepsie Waterfront!

HURRY! Tickets are going fast and spots in our lot WILL sell out.

Purchase your tickets online and reserve your spot, or call (845) 471-0589 during normal business hours.

ON-SITE PARKING PASSES
(Includes museum admission for all occupants; average size parking spot, no oversized vehicles.)

MEMBERS: $60 per car
NON-MEMBERS: $70 per car
PICNIC PASS ADD-ON: $25 per car
Reserve your spot today by calling (845) 471-0589 during normal business hours.

(Parking Pass must be purchased prior to purchasing a Picnic Pass. Picnic Pass entitles you and your car load to private seating under our waterfront pavilion. Includes one table and seating for everyone arriving with you in your vehicle. Grills, alcohol, and loud music are not permitted.)

All sales are final and non-refundable.

WALK-UP MUSEUM ADMISSION ONLY
$15.00 per person
MHDM Members:  FREE
 
Please Note the Following Rules:

Parking spot is for average sized vehicles. No over-sized vehicles allowed (An oversized vehicle would be a truck or large SUV, like a Suburban. If you’re uncertain, you can let us know the type of your vehicle and we can then let you know if it fits or not.)

Parking spots are assigned on a first come-first serve basis.

Grills, tailgating, alcohol or smoking, and loud music are strictly prohibited on Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum property. Violators will be asked to leave without a refund.

No refunds are given for NO SHOWS on day of event. If ticket holders do not arrive by 8:30pm, your spot may be cancelled without notice.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/independence-day-celebration/200030069429441
- **Event Categories**: fourth-of-july, trips-adventures, fireworks, car-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Poughkeepsie
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States, New York 12601
- **lat**: 41.70882
- **long**: -73.93918
- **full address**: 75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States, New York 12601

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Independence Day Celebration!
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Independence Day Celebration! being held?
  - **A:** Independence Day Celebration! takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States, New York 12601.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Independence Day Celebration!?
  - **A:** Independence Day Celebration! is organized by Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Independence Day Celebration! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Poughkeepsie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Independence Day Celebration! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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