Friday, July 4, Village Center, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Food trucks at 4 p.m., a parade at 5 p.m., and entertainment at the amphitheater at 6 p.m. Fireworks follow the festivities at dusk. Friday, July 4, NBT Bank Stadium. Fireworks follow the Mets baseball game.

Nationwide, fireworks cause thousands of fires and injuries annually, resulting in significant property damage and some fatalities. When one thinks of summer, they think of a few things. Perhaps having a barbecue outside with loved ones,