When did the 4th of July Fireworks take place in Ithaca, New York?”
The countdown to the 62nd annual Ithaca Community Fireworks Show will begin this afternoon when you hear the booming sounds emanating from South Hill. Beginning at 2 p.m. today, there will be an aerial salute set off every hour as a reminder the show is a go. Fireworks are scheduled to start after dark, around 9:30 or 9:45 p.m., at Ithaca College. Prior to that, face painting and other activities will be offered in the parking lot near Smiddy Hall. Rain date for fireworks and most pre-show activities is Monday, July 6. Check www.communityfireworks.com after 2 p.m. today to see if show was rescheduled. “This is a family-oriented event, and the public is encouraged to picnic on the Ithaca campus, but alcoholic beverages are not permitted,” said Fran Benedict of the Tompkins Trust Company. He added that solicitation on the campus also is not permitted. * Free bus shuttle: Free TCAT Fireworks Express shuttle buses will run from
