Alplaus 4th of July Schedule of Festivities and Entry Details

Come one, come all to the Alplaus 4th of July Celebration! Spanning a few days we know how to really make the 4th of July a family friendly extravaganza!

Note - if you’re interested in participating in the parade, download the Parade Entry form here:
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Sunday, June 30, 2024

10:30 am Ecumenical Church Service - Fire Department Pavilion

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

3:00 – 5:00 pm Kids’ Carnival - Fire Department Pavilion

Children up to age 10 are invited to an afternoon of petting zoo, games, crafts and ice cream. Please note, all children should be accompanied by an adult.

6:00 pm Firefighter Skills Competition - Fire Department Lawn

Cheer on our Alplaus firefighters as they compete against neighboring fire departments in friendly competition and skills. This is a great opportunity to show your support for these important volunteers in our community.

7:00 pm Alplaus Neighborhood Block Party - Fire Department Pavilion

Come join your neighbors for an evening of fun times and celebration. There will be music, food, and beverages!

Thursday, July 4, 2024

10:00 am Parade Line-Up - Glencliff Elementary School

All parade participants should arrive at Glencliff Elementary School, 961 Riverview Road, Rexford, for parade positioning.

11:00 am July 4 th Parade – 50th Anniversary Celebration Alplaus Avenue

The 50th Anniversary parade will leave Glencliff School and travel west on Alplaus Avenue. Parade entrants will be announced as they pass the fire house. The parade will continue down Alplaus Avenue, turn left onto Belmont Ave, left onto South Ave, and left onto Mohawk Ave. The parade will conclude by turning right onto Alplaus Avenue and ending at the Alplaus Fire House.

11:30 am July 4 th After Party - Fire Department Pavilion

Join us after the parade for more festivities and cheer. Lunch and refreshments will be available.

Alplaus T Shirt Gallery

One Alplaus Tradition is producing an annual 4th of July T-Shirt. These shirts are sold to residents at cost to promote the spirit of community. The gallery here presents a collection of vintage shirts from days of yore here in Alplaus. Maybe someday we can find them all? :)

Thank you Town of Glenville Supervisor Chris Koetzle and Town Board Members

Thank you Town of Glenville Supervisor Chris Koetzle and Town Board Members 1/12/24

The residents of the Hamlet of Alplaus wish to thank you and the Town Board for listening to our concerns about pedestrian safety, connectivity and traffic flow in our community.

We are pleased that the town and county have worked together to design, construct and maintain sidewalks along the length of Alplaus Avenue, from the railroad tracks near Maple Avenue to the upper end at the intersection with Bath Street.

In the short time since construction was completed, we have witnesses our elderly residents, young children, and physically disabled adults, along with other family members, regularly using the sidewalk to walk, ride bikes and motorized wheelchairs safely through our community. As you are aware, this need has been evident for decades, and thanks to your vision and drive we finally have a safe passage along this busy thoroughfare.

Please accept any comments regarding the project as simply reflecting our concerns for protecting and preserving this long-sought safe passage through our beloved community.

This valuable improvement would not have been possible without your vision and advocacy for the residents of Alplaus, and for that we are both pleased and grateful.

Thank you again!


Sincerely,

Andy Gilpin, President on behalf of the Alplaus Residents Association

Sid Ramotar

Robert Kirkham, Jr.

Michael Aragosa

Brendan Gillooley

Thank you Schenectady County Legislature District 3 & Representatives 11/14/23

The Board of Directors of the Alplaus Residents Association,
on behalf of the residents of the Hamlet of Alplaus,
hereby express their gratitude and appreciation for the community improvements made possible by the concerted and generous efforts of the Schenectady County Legislature, District 3, and other representatives, which improvements have made our community safer, more pedestrian-friendly, and more attractive.

For more than forty years, we have sought a way to construct a safe passage for pedestrians along Alplaus Avenue. In the last few years, our elected officials heard us, and our discussions have now led to design and construction of sidewalks, so that our residents finally have a safe way to walk along the avenue. Maloy construction did a wonderful job, and all County personnel were polite and patient with our repeated questions and concerns.

Particular thanks go to Legislators Tom Constantine, Pete Frisoni, Michelle Ostrelich, and, of course, our own Sara Mae Pratt, as well as all of the legislature and county officials who helped make this happen.

We are also grateful to the Schenectady County Legislature for the funding for welcome signs at the three entry points to the hamlet and for the new digital sign in front of the firehouse, informing the community of both Fire District and community events and happenings.

Those of us who live in Alplaus, on the easterly edge of a large county, recognize the immense demands on this legislative body and want to publicly thank its members for dedicating their time and resources to the improvement of our beloved community. We look forward to working with you all for continued positive change within our hamlet, and across the county, in the future.