Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza brightens up the rainy skies over Harborfest. And, earlier on Saturday, hundreds of youngsters took part in the annual Children’s Parade. There’s still plenty of fun to be had as Harborfest wraps up on Sunday.
UPDATE: As of 6:45 Harborfest officials say indications are that the weather will allow the fireworks display to go on as planned.
A note from Harborfest chief Tom Van Schaack timestamped 5:19 p.m. says that as of that time, tonight’s Harborfest fireworks display is still on, and still scheduled for approximately 9:30 p.m. As of 6 p.m., strong storm were rolling through the area, the edge of a cooler front that will eventually bring more moderate temperatures to the area. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a multi-county area that includes Oswego County. The watch runs until 11 p.m.
Traffic Alert: Upon inspection, and in consultation with the Oswego Police Department, the decision was made to close the eastbound lane of traffic on Lake Street from West Second Street to West Fourth Street until July 26.
After being rained out Friday, the annual Children’s Parade is slated to step off at noon on Saturday from East Park. The fun continues Saturday – highlighted by the fireworks spectacular at 9:15 p.m.
Police say: “According to witnesses, a patient at the Oswego Hospital Emergency Department allegedly physically assaulted a security guard employed at the hospital then left the building. Once outside, the suspect stole an Oswego Ambulance that was parked outside the emergency entrance that had been transporting an unrelated patient to the hospital.”
Contributing photographer Rick Grosvent shared with us these photos from Harborfest’s opening night of entertainment. They show the Bob Seger tribute band Hollywood Nights, and the Little River Band, on the Breitbeck Park stage. Click the story to see the photos.
UPDATEÂ From Harborfest:
Harborfest officials said Friday afternoon that they’re “moving forward at this point with the schedule. There may be some delays at certain parks, but hopefully not many.” In case of inclement weather on Saturday night, the rain date for the fireworks is Sunday.
The Harborfest Children’s Parade scheduled for Friday morning was postponed until noon on Saturday. ThepParade, sponsored by Oswego Health, will start at East Park and the route will take participants to the Novelis Family Park at Fort Ontario. Pre-parade festivities will be limited, but all children are encouraged to come and join in the fun.
Here in Oswego County, people aren’t strangers to the heat and humidity of a Central New York summer. We do everything from cranking up the AC, to heading out on the boat for the breeze and maybe a dip in the lake, to relaxing poolside with a cool drink. Pets are just as affected by the heat as their human counterparts, if not more.
Nearly idyllic weather greeted the large crowd at Thursday night’s opening of Harborfest 23. The music started at 7 p.m. with Hollywood Nights (a tribute to Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band). And, after a short interruption for the official opening ceremonies, The Little River Band kept Harborfest 2010 rocking and rolling.
It’s opening night for Harborfest. The annual summer celebration begins in the usual fashion — with an opening set of concerts wrapped around an opening ceremony.
Thursday night’s opening begins with the Bob Seger tribute band “Hollywood Nights” at 7:30 p.m.
Opening ceremonies take place at 8:30 p.m.
Right after that, the night’s headliners take the stage. Australia’s Little River Band perform on the Breitbeck Park stage beginning at 9:00 p.m.
Click inside to see the band perform its biggest American hit.
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