Amenia Fire Co. plans parade, live music and fireworks for America 250

AMENIA — The Amenia Fire Company has taken on planning for a 4th of July Celebration at the firehouse on Mechanic Street this year.

An evening of food, games, live music and historical presentations is set for Saturday, July 4, at the Amenia firehouse on Mechanic Street. A parade is planned for 5:30 p.m., with lineup beginning at 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Old Route 22.

The highlight of the evening will be a fireworks display put on by the Amenia Fire Co. at 9 p.m.

Marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, foundational to the nation, the Amenia Historical Society has been actively planning, guided by Society President Judy Westfall.

Restoration of gravestones at the Old Amenia Burying Ground (1740) on North Road is ongoing, along with planned tree work to slow deterioration due to weather and lichen growth.

Watch for the Amenia Historical Society float in the parade with prominent members to be seen sewing a flag or engaged in writing with a plumed pen. Amenia’s first fire truck, a 1937 Sanford, now under restoration, may be feeling energetic enough to participate in the parade. Work continues on that feature.

There will also be music, the huge draw of the Amenia Fire Company’s cook-out, and a large helping of community and national spirit to bring neighbors together for patriotic family fun.

The Amenia Fire Co. is still accepting donations to help fund the event. Contact Scott Boardman at 845-518-6742 for more information about donating.

Community members are encouraged to sign up to drive a float in the parade. Those who are interested can sign up by following a QR code on a flyer posted to the Amenia Fire Co.’s Facebook page.