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HARRISON, N.Y. - A fireworks celebration will happen Wednesday night at the Oakland Avenue Field in Harrison to honor the Fourth of July.
Resident Roy Aletti has put on the show for more than 30 years both "officially" and "unofficially." This year, like the past two Independence Day celebrations, is sponsored by businesses in Harrison since the town once again cannot afford to pay for it.
"Let's face it, everyone loves this country and what better way to celebrate than with fireworks," Aletti said. "All the business owners gave what they could and we sincerely appreciate it. Money has been tighter than usual because the economy has gotten progressively worse but everyone has kept in the spirit of the holiday and is ready to go to the big event."
Even though the economy is not doing well, Aletti said he didn't want to see the fireworks celebration canceled because of it. Aletti said his favorite part of the show is lighting the actual fireworks but the most important aspect of it is the celebration of America.
"If you are American, it is something for you to enjoy," Aletti said. "Even in these hard times, there is a lot to be thankful for. We are celebrating our own lives because part of this country is our lives."
A live band will kick-off the festivities at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks show will follow at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Aletti at Harrison Paint Supply at (914) 835-0830.
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Good display of fireworks but would have been nice if they started at 9:30 as advertised. We live locally and timed it out to walk downtown for the show and as I left my house at 9:23pm, the show started. If starting earlier was the plan, I wish we knew. I guess next year I need to get there earlier and listen to the band and be ready for an earlier show than what the signs in the town say and what is on this website. We support all the stores that put up the money for this, but just saying... It's great that they put on this show and will continue to support our local businesses. Will buy paint from Harrison paint before going to Home Depot in a second. But in the end, our town should be able to pay.
And on that point, its pathetic that our town can't put up the money for a show and have to have our hard working stores and companies pay for this. We live in a nice area. Mamaroneck somehow finds the money. We should too. Again, just saying...
Happy 4th!