Fourth of July Celebration at Mohonk Mountain House

Experience the Fourth of July like never before. A week-long full of activities for the whole family including a Fourth of July Parade, Fourth of July Carnival, Illumination of the Mountain & a Live Boat Dock Concert!

Schedule of Events:

Kids’ Club
9:30am – 12:30pm

Come dressed in Red, White, and Blue for a fun and active holiday morning. Festive Fourth of July crafts and games all morning on this special day. Children always have a choice of getting crafty if the outdoors are not for them. The fun doesn’t stop there, call for further activities offered in this session. Ages 4-12, drop off program.

Brisk Morning Hike
10am

Brisk guided hike along Lake Shore Road, Forest Drive, Bridge Road, and Huguenot Drive. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots are required. Ages 7 and up

Guided Mountain Bike Ride
10:45am

Take a tour of the mountain on wheels! $35 mt. bike or $75 for an E-bike & helmet rental fee. Arrive 15 minutes early for fitting. Ages 16 and up. 4-6 miles.

Log Roll Challenge Round 1               
11am

Come compete in our annual log roll challenge. The top 2 from each age group will advance to the final round at the 4:30 p.m. Water Show. Ages 7-12, 13-17, and 18+. An assumption of risk form is required for all participants.

Trumpet Across the Lake
12pm

From 1902 until the mid-1950s, bugle calls were performed daily throughout the summer to announce meals and entertainments. We are pleased to recreate this tradition on the Fourth of July with trumpeter Aaron Flagg. Best enjoyed from the East side of the House facing Lake Mohonk.

Parade Formation Location
2pm

If you want to march in the parade, please join us as we form the parade order. Come dressed up in costume or your favorite red, white, and blue attire! We step off promptly at 2:15 p.m.

Fourth of July Parade
2:15pm

Gather around the Putting Green to watch our annual Fourth of July Parade!  Clap your hands to the sweet sounds of “The Hudson Seven” Riverboat Marching Band as you cheer for our parade line, including employees in costume, participants decked out in red, white, and blue, and the Mohonk Fire Truck!  If you want to march in the parade, please join us as we form the parade order just outside Valet at 2pm.  We step off promptly at 2:15pm.

Fourth of July Carnival
2:30pm – 4pm

Directly following the Parade, follow our Riverboat Marching Band and head to our carnival for more fun!  Popcorn, caricatures, and games abound alongside tastes of our local Hudson Valley Vendors. Make sure to snap a family photo in this year’s photo booth!

4th of July Water Show
4:30pm

Join us for this annual Mohonk tradition of family-friendly water competitions including porch diving! Ages 7 and up can participate in their age category with parental permission.

Registration is required to participate in the Water Show.
Parents must sign up their children between 9:30am – 3:30pm at the Information Summerhouse located across from the Boat Dock. Guests will receive a wristband after they have registered which must be worn to participate

Trumpet Across the Lake
6pm

From 1902 until the mid-1950s, bugle calls were performed daily throughout the summer to announce meals and entertainment. We are pleased to recreate this tradition on the Fourth of July with trumpeter Aaron Flagg. Best enjoyed from the East side of the House facing Lake Mohonk.

Boat Dock Concert: “The Hudson Seven” Riverboat Band
7:30pm – 8:45pm

Take in the beauty of Lake Mohonk and begin the evening festivities with the Riverboat Band, a Hudson Valley-based group directed by saxophonist Jason Clinton. Their acoustic and brass melodies will be an incredible kick-off to the Illumination Ceremony.

Illumination of the Mountain Ceremony
9:15pm

As dusk settles, a peaceful reflection of brilliant color glows from rocky ledges to a cliff-bound lake. A live musical performance paired with a spectacular fireworks display by Legion Fireworks is a unique way to celebrate July 4th. Readings by Tom Smiley and Eric Gullickson.

Square Dance with Eric Hollman Band
9:45pm – 11pm

Join us after the show for a great night of traditional and family-friendly American contra, square and circle dances to a live fiddle band! No experience necessary—fun for all ages!