OGDENSBURG - The Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival will return for its 60th edition July 24 to Aug. 1.

This year’s festival welcomes many of the traditional events and activities, including the fireworks display on July 30 and the parade on July 31.

“Everyone is thrilled to death. I am receiving messages daily,” said Laurel Lee Roethel, festival co-organizer.

To date, three professional music groups will perform - The Downbeats Percussion from Buffalo, Prime Time Brass from Rochester, and the return of the Hit Men, also from Rochester.

“This year’s event will be slightly different but will definitely be a welcome sight,” said Chris Cole, Seaway Festival organizer in a website post. “Other musical groups are actively being sought. School bands are unsure of Covid rules so they may be a last-minute addition. “We expect a huge number of floats from groups, businesses and individuals. We hope that most floats will have some music to add to the festivities.”

Politicians will be allowed to march in the parade with an advertising fee in place - $100 entry cost for city races, $250 for county races and $500 for state level and above. These fees help to cover parade expenses. Boasting twice the normal expenditure, this year’s fireworks show is expected to be the largest display in Seaway Festival history.

The popular t-shirts and buttons ($2) are now on sale with a theme of “We’re Back and Beating COVID.” T-shirt sizes are small, medium, large, XL, 2XL (prices may vary) - for larger sizes (special order only).

T-shirts can be picked up at Roethel Parcel Service/River Rat Designs, 1801 Ford St., Cutting Edge, 214 Burton Lane, Salon 1020, 1020 Ford St., and Community Bank, 825 State St. and 320 Ford St.

FESTIVAL CALENDAR

Saturday, July 24

Rip Friot Canoe race starting at 9 a.m. at the Heuvelton Boat Launch

Kids’ Fishing Derby in the Greenbelt from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Adult Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosmer’s Marina

Wine, Arts and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lockwood Arena

Cornhole Tournament at 1 p.m. at the Moose Lodge

Concert in the Park featuring Moura from 6 to 8 p.m. in Library Park.

Sunday, July 25

Oswegatchie Golf Challenge at Trafalgar Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wine, Arts and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lockwood Arena

Fred’s Wild West BBQ at the Frederic Remington Art Museum

Concert in the Park - Kane at Library Park from 6 to 8 p.m.

Monday, July 26

Concert in the Park from 6 to 8 p.m., Ogdensburg Dance Center at main stage in the Greenbelt.

Tuesday, July 27

Ogdensburg’s Got Talent at the main stage in Greenbelt at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 28

5K Run/Walk at 7 p.m. at the Dobisky Visitor Center

Thursday, July 29

Remington Museum Day at the Frederic Remington Art Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Concert in the Park: Bandroom Band from 6 to 8 p.m. at Library Park

Friday, July 30

Concert in the Park: “My So-Called Band” from 7 to 9:45 p.m. at Library Park

Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. in the Greenbelt area

Saturday, July 31

Ford Street Festival Parade begins at 11 a.m.

Concert in the Park: Atom Ghost from 3 to 5 p.m. at Library Park

Sunday, Aug. 1

Duck Race at the Ogdensburg City Pool

Sunday in the Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dobisky Center

Concert in Park: Underwater Bosses from noon to 4 p.m.

60th annual Seaway Festival car display from noon to 4 p.m. in the Greenbelt with vendors in the park.

More information can be found by visiting www.ogdensburgseawayfestival.org or visit the Seaway Festival Facebook page.