OSWEGO – Mayor Billy Barlow reminds the public today (June 29) to celebrate the Fourth of July in Oswego by attending the Independence Day Parade and enjoying free concerts, festivities and fireworks in Breitbeck Park Sunday evening.
The Fourth of July Independence Day Parade begins at 1 p.m. on July 1, starting at Oswego High School along Liberty Street, heading east on State Route 104/Bridge Street and turning north on East Seventh Street, ending at Fort Ontario.
Following the parade will be two concerts in Breitbeck Park featuring the American Eagle Band at 5:30 p.m. and Nik and the Nice Guys at 7:30 p.m.
Bounce houses, face painting, a magician and food concessions will be in Breitbeck Park during the concerts with fireworks over the Oswego Harbor launching at 9:45 p.m. by Pyrotecnico.
“The city of Oswego Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration is a long, rich tradition. We are looking forward to the parade through downtown Oswego and the fireworks over the Oswego Harbor and I encourage our residents to get out and enjoy the festivities and celebrate this very special American holiday!” Mayor Barlow said.
City officials estimate the parade will last approximately two hours and would like to remind attendees to stay hydrated and plan for the forecasted hot, humid weather.
The city of Oswego bandstand will be placed directly in front of Washington Square Park (East Park) on Bridge Street, where judges City Councilor Kevin Hill, City Clerk Mark Tesoriero and Executive Director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Katie Toomey will judge the parade participants.
The winners for best float and other prizes will be announced at Breitbeck Park Sunday evening.
The parade will be emceed by Daniel Breitweg and features more awards and prizes this year to increase parade participation.
For more information on the Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration in the city of Oswego, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 44 E. Bridge St., Oswego, 315-343-3795.
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Give the heat advisory posted in red on the first page of this site, and the associated dangers, isn’t it odd that Oswego would continue to hold the parade on Sunday. Perhaps changing it to Wednesday would be safer, or cancelling it altogether.
The city looks terrible for guests coming into see the parade. Potholes still all around the city. None of the main roads or cross walks striped yet, brush all along many streets. Not as well taken care of as in the past. Hope people don’t get hurt crossing where all the construction is going on around the corners of bridge Street.