4th of July Weekend Fun at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway

4th of July Weekend Fun at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway

Includes: Fireworks, Free Summer Concert Series, T-Shirt Giveaway, and 4th of July Parade in Downtown Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Saratoga Gaming and Raceway has the biggest 4th of July Weekend celebration planned in the capital region! The four-day party includes music and dancing at the Free Summer Concert Series, an explosive fireworks display, t-shirt giveaway, and presentation of the Downtown Saratoga Springs Parade.

"We've had a lot of fun the past two summers at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, and we wanted this July 4th Weekend to be even more exciting with many different events scheduled for our patrons and the community," said Jamie Hartman, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Executive Vice President and General Manager. "Offering multiple entertainment options to our patrons supports our commitment in providing safe and exciting fun for everyone who visits Saratoga Gaming and Raceway."

The 4th of July weekend of fun officially begins on Saturday, July 1 with a special one-day promotion titled "Red, White, & Bills." During this promotion Player Extras Club Members, loyal and new, will have three chances to win cash prizes. The cash amounts will get larger as the day continues with the first drawing prize amount being $500 and the final drawing amount topping out at $1,500! On Sunday, July 2 guests can enjoy $1.00 hot dogs at all food and beverage locations.

Live music and dancing will keep guests moving all weekend long with the area's hottest bands playing in the Party Tent. The Free Summer Concert Series, will feature The McKrells on Saturday, July 1; Big Medicine on Sunday, July 2; and The Burners U.K. on Monday, July 3. Saturday and Monday night performances are 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. with the doors opening at 8 p.m.; Sunday evening's performance is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to enter the tent.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway has a history of offering the best fireworks display in the Capital Region, and this year's show on July 3 will surpass that standard! Offering more than twenty-minutes of exciting fireworks by Empire Fireworks, the 9 p.m. show will engulf the entire track infield for a true fireworks spectacular. Some favorites to look for are the popular smiley faces, multiple and colorful star patterns and returning this year, brocade waterfalls of fire that turn the infield into a wall of shimmering gold and silver. To ensure the best seats for viewing the fireworks and parking, patrons are encouraged to arrive early. To kick-off the evening festivities, live harness racing will begin at 5:30 p.m. and many food vendors will be set-up trackside for patron convenience. Also, show your support for the Children's Museum at Saratoga by bringing in an old or used cell phone while visiting Saratoga Gaming and Raceway and you'll be entered to win a prize. Also, Player Extras Club members will have an explosive time on the gaming floor on July 3 when they are treated to 4X points all day long when they play video gaming machines using their Player Extras Club cards.

To honor Independence Day, the first 1,000 Player Extras Club members to visit the Club on July 4 will receive a patriotic t-shirt for free! Membership into the Club is free to any person 18 years of age or older. The gaming facility is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Must be 18 years or older to enter the gaming facility.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is also a proud presenter and supporter of the annual Fourth of July Parade in Downtown Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, July 4 at 7 p.m. The parade, that begins at the Saratoga City Center and runs down Broadway to Congress Park, will celebrate the July 4th holiday and officially welcome New York City Ballet as the summer season begins at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Participants to look out for during the parade include City Ballet dancers, floats, horse drawn carriages, local marching bands, political representatives, local dance groups, and more. Following a brief ceremony at Congress Park with comments from Mr. Martins, New York City Ballet Master-in Chief, an evening of family fun is planned in the Park concluding with the annual Congress Park fireworks display.

The first gaming facility to open in New York State, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway boasts over 1,300 state-of-the-art video gaming machines, a full service restaurant with buffet, a fine dining restaurant, three full-service bars, a food court and deli, a point boutique, and a variety of guest services including valet parking and coat check. Patrons can participate in our player rewards program, Player Extras Club, while visiting the property. The 55,000 square foot gaming floor cost $15 million to construct and employs an additional 300 local residents. Fortunes, our full service restaurant, overlooks the excitement of live harness racing with seating for 400 guests and can accommodate large group events. Video gaming and food and beverage operations at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway are managed by Delaware North Companies Inc., a leading hospitality and entertainment management group headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY. Operating hours for the gaming facility are 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week. Must be 18 years of age or older to play video gaming machines. Please play responsibly. Simulcast races can be viewed Tuesday through Sunday. Live Harness races run Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Post time for all races is 7:20 p.m. Must be 18 or older to wager on horses. For directions to the facility or further information, please visit our website at http://www.saratogagamingandraceway.com/ or call 1-800-727-2990.

Source: Saratoga Gaming and Racing

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Gaming and Raceway

Web site: http://www.saratogaraceway.com/

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