by John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — Besides its usual Monday through Thursday four-day-a-week schedule, during the month of July Monticello Raceway will add live racing cards on Saturday, July 4, and the Sundays of July 19 and July 26.

All post times will continue at 1:10 p.m. with just one exception.

On Saturday, July 4, the Raceway will stage its 40th annual fireworks extravaganza after the races. Post time that night will be at 7:30 p.m.

On the Sunday afternoons of July 19 and July 26, the 18th annual Ms. Monticello Raceway Beauty Pageant will be presented between the races on the raceway’s stage which will be set up on the track’s apron.

“The fireworks will be presented approximately 15 minutes after the racing program ends on Saturday night, July 4,” said Shawn Wiles, the Raceway’s Assistant General Manager. “And since there is free admission to the entire facility it’s a great opportunity to come and see the fireworks close-up on the track’s apron where the best view is afforded.”

The fireworks extravaganza will again be the product of the world renowned Garden State Fireworks Company and be displayed above the infield of the racetrack as has been done in the past.

The annual Beauty Pageant is once again sponsored by Larry Roman and the pageant will get underway at 12:30 p.m. on both Sundays.

Along with the live racing programs in July the Mighty M also offers simulcast wagering daily and nightly on both harness and thoroughbred races from tracks around the country and at some harness facilities in Canada.

Besides the racing, and the fireworks extravaganza on July 4, fans 18 years and older can always enjoy the video gaming machines and the nightly entertainment at Monticello Casino & Raceway.