Cold Spring Celebrates Independence Day With Parade, Fireworks

COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- Downtown Cold Spring was lively on Saturday as people celebrated Independence Day with several festivities.

Cold Spring Independence Day parade participants gather along the waterfront following their march. Competition results were announced for kids' bikes and for dogs.
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Tuna, the winner of a local dog contest.
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Firefighters with a color guard march in Cold Spring's Independence Day parade.
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Left to right: Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea, Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith and Cold Spring Mayor Dave Merandy march in the local Independence Day parade.
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Left to right: Cold Spring Trustees Frances Murphy, Cathryn Fadde and Marie Early.
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Kids participate in Cold Spring's Independence Day parade with patriotic decorations.
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A therapeutic pony marches in Cold Spring's Independence Day parade.
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The Putnam County News and Recorder's float at Cold Spring's Independence Day parade.
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A pair of dogs are pushed in a stroller for Cold Spring's Independence Day parade.
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Kids on bicycles were a major hallmark of Cold Spring's Independence Day parade.
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Onlookers at Cold Spring's Independence Day parade.
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Dogs and their walkers in Cold Spring's Independence Day parade. The canine and human guests marched as "The Philipstown Patriotic Dog Brigade."
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A dog decked out in patriotic attire for Cold Spring's Independence Day celebration.
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Dance instructor Suzi Tortora leads a group of kids in a performance along the Cold Spring waterfront.
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Live music at Cold Spring's Dockside Park.
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A tour boat on the Hudson River shortly before a fireworks display in Cold Spring starts.
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Cold Spring celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks display.
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Tom Auchterlonie

07/05/2015 12:00 a.m.

The celebration included an afternoon parade on Main Street, with participants including firefighters, elected officials, kids with bikes decorated in patriotic attire and several canine guests who were part of what was called "The Philipstown Patriotic Dog Brigade."

A large crowd gathered along the waterfront following the parade, as competition results were announced for both kids on bikes and for dogs. The gathering also served as time for song and dance.

Speaking at the waterfront gathering, Cold Spring Mayor Dave Merandy read a proclamation thanking war veterans and praised the decisions made by America's forefathers and those who came after to help the nation.

“This is a great nation," Merandy said. "Happy birthday, America.”

Several musical acts performed at the waterfront gazebo and at nearby Dockside Park.

The festivities were capped off that night with a roaring fireworks display; a packed crowd gathered along the waterfront for the finale.

A photo gallery of the celebratory events is attached to this article.

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