Different event layout for this year's ESP fireworks
As usual, the big fireworks display on the Fourth of July is at the Empire State Plaza. But because of construction at the State Museum end of the plaza, things are a little unusual this year.
The events for this year's July 4th celebration will be focused on the north end of the plaza -- AKA, the Capitol end. There's no seating at that end of the plaza, so the state Office of General Services is asking people to bring lawn chairs.
The image to the right is the plaza layout for this year's celebration -- don't worry, there's a larger version after the jump.
The events at the ESP start Saturday at 3 pm with a naturalization ceremony. Then it's music from 3:45 pm through 8 o'clock. (The headliner this year is South Side Johnny & The Asbury Jukes.) Fireworks are at 9:15 pm.
Road closures/parking restrictions: Here's the list of road closures and parking restrictions related the ESP event, from the Albany police department. (Note that some of the start Friday and really early Saturday).
The fireworks display draws a big crowd. So if you don't have to drive, we'd suggest either walking or taking the bus. CDTA will be providing extra service after the fireworks from the Washington Ave side of the Capitol.
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... said KGB about Drawing: What's something that brought you joy this year?