P-J file photo Pictured is a past fireworks display at the Dunkirk Pier.

Chautauqua County is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4.

There are several activities slated in different municipalities throughout the county.

Here is a list:

JAMESTOWN

July 3 – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks baseball team plays the Olean Oilers at 7 p.m. fFollowed by fireworks.

SILVER CREEK

July 3 – The Silver Creek Fourth of July Fireworks and Music event featuring live music. George Borrello Park on Front Street.

DUNKIRK

July 2-4 – The Fourth of July Celebration will be held at Dunkirk Memorial Park, and the pier along Lake Shore Drive with live music, vendors, and more. Fireworks display July 4 at 9:30 p.m.

FINDLEY LAKE

July 4 – Fourth of July in Findley Lake features all-day fun for the whole family with a duck race, boat parade, flare lighting and fireworks. Flares will be put around the lake and lit at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks to follow at 10.

BEMUS POINT

July 4 – Bemus Point’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show will take place at 10 p.m. from barges in Bemus Bay. The display will be visible from the Village Park, Lakeside Drive, boats, docks and all around the village. Bemus Point and Mayville are collaborating on a lake-wide celebration featuring 25-minute fireworks shows in both communities synchronized to patriotic music played over the radio on Kix Country 96.5 and 100.3. Both Bemus Point and Mayville are working to pipe the synchronized music into public viewing areas so visitors can experience the soundtrack together throughout the communities.

LAKEWOOD

July 4 – Lakewood Fourth of July summerfest and fireworks starts off with the annual Firecracker Run. Vendors will be open on Chautauqua Avenue. Live music in Richard O. Hartley Park followed by the fireworks show at dusk.

MAYVILLE

Mayville’s Fourth of July celebration features a patriotic parade at 10 a.m. At 12 p.m., festivities will begin at Lakeside Park including live music, food, crafts and more. The fireworks display will take place at 10 p.m. There is free admission, free parking, and no alcoholic beverages will be allowed.

BUSTI

JULY 3 – from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., a celebration will be held at the Busti Town offices, 125 Chautauqua Ave. The town has sent to its residents an invitation to celebrate 250 years of freedom. There will be free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, pop/water, and cake. There also will be a bounce house.

July 4 – Stateline Speedway hosts America 250: RUSH Late Model Touring Series. Music at 1 p.m., racing at 7. Fireworks to follow.

CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION

JULY 4 – the annual Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra’s Independence Day Celebration at 8 p.m. in the Amphitheater.

CASSADAGA

JULY 4 – Flares And Boats Around Cassadaga Lakes will light up Cassadaga Lakes at 9:30 p.m.

CHAUTAUQUA LAKE

JULY 4 – Light the Lake on Chautauqua Lake is one of the most cherished summer traditions on Independence Day. At 10 p.m., visitors and residents alike will line the over 40 mile shoreline with flares.

SHERMAN

JULY 2-5 – The Great Blue Heron Music Festival. An event to celebrate music, nature, and the spirit of self-expression. This year, 48 artists are scheduled to perform on four stages.

According to redcross.org, never give fireworks to small children, and never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging; keep a supply of water close by as a precaution; make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection; light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud” and store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. Grilling fires spark more than 10,000 home fires on average each year in the U.S. To avoid this, always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited; never grill indoors , including a house, camper, tent or any enclosed area, and make sure everyone stays away from the grill, including children and pets. Keep the grill away from the house or anything that could catch fire and use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill.