4th of July Fun & Fireworks on Long Island

From the Hamptons to Manhattan there are fireworks to see and enjoy! For those not a fan of pyrotechnics, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the 4th of July (Scroll through and look for the  for fire-less ways to celebrate). If you're heading out on the water, remember to boat safely!
*Lead photo credit: Join Oddo

Fireworks 🇺🇸

2026 Long Island Fireworks:

• Southampton- Shinnecock Bay- American Picnic- Fireworks by Grucci - check with vendor and municipality for limitations on viewing
• 7/4 Central Islip- LI Ducks Baseball and post-game fireworks
• 7/2 - East Meadow - TD Bank's Celebrate America Fireworks & Show
• 7/3 Port Jefferson - Port Jefferson Village resident fireworks
• 7/2 & 7/4 Southampton - North Sea Carnival Fireworks
• 7/4 Asharoken- Fireworks by Grucci will take place for Asharoken Village Residents Only on beach
• 7/4 Jones Beach Fireworks- the Jovia Financial Credit Union Fireworks Spectacular will begin at 9:30 p.m. This year, WALK 97.5 FM and KJOY-98.3 FM will simulcast music during the fireworks presentation.
• 7/4 Glen Cove - Morgan Park fireworks and children's bicycle parade
• 7/3 - Farmingville - Independence Day Celebration at Ampitheater at Bald Hill - Pop Divas Through The Decades featuring The Chiclettes
• 7/4 Stars over Montauk- July 4th Independence Day Celebration
• 7/3 Valley Stream- Fireworks Celebration @ Fireman's Memorial Field
• 7/11 Peconic Bay Vineyards - 5th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza
• 7/7 Massapequa - John J Burns Town Park - A Free Concert & Fireworks Show honoring Veterans & Armed Forces
• 7/11 Shelter Island - Shelter Island Fireworks
• 7/11 East Hampton- Clamshell Foundation Fireworks Over 3 Mile Harbor

Across the country- watch from home:

• New York- Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
• Washington DC- A Capital 4th
• Boston- Boston Pops America's Orchestra

More fire-less ideas to celebrate:

• Glowsticks- inexpensive, bright and colorful
• Piñatas- blast these apart to unleash prizes
• Light Strings & LED Ropes- decorate with lights and schedule a time to light them up... add music too!
• Confetti poppers- grab the poppers and send confetti everywhere. Make at home options include confetti eggs and balloons (balloons make quite the pop!) filled with confetti

More 4th Fun!

• 7/3 - 7/5- Mattituck- Harbes Fourth of July Weekend Celebration
• 6/30 -7/4- Southampton - North Sea Carnival
• 7/3 - Northport- Northport Community Band
• 7/4 - Huntington - Huntington Summer Arts Festival - North Shore Pops Concert
• 7/4 - Oyster Bay- Sagamore Hill - July 4th Celebration
• 7/4- Long Beach - Fabulous 4th of July 4K & Kids 1K
• 7/4 - New Suffolk - Peconic Bay Sailing Association - July 4th Boat Parade
• 7/4 - Port Jefferson - 4th of July Parade
• 7/6- Fire Island- Red, White & Blue Holiday Zoo - Sets by Fots Beats, DJ Bad & City
• 7/5 & 7/6- Old Bethpage Village- 1863 Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate with History - Virtually Anywhere 🇺🇸

• See historical sites with virtual tours of American Museums and historical sites including Smithsonian National Museum of American History, George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Statue of Liberty.
• See Revolutionary War battle fields sites in 360 with interactive clickable tours.
• You can even take a virtual road trip to Philadelphia!

Make it Sweet

• Get festive with your sweet creations for the weekend and head to Sweetie's Candy Cottage for sweets, treats and toys.
• Might we suggest pop rocks for a loud and exploding experience without all the fuss and some gummy sharks for some sweet waterfront fun!

Movie Night

• Subscribe to Disney+? You can watch Broadway sensation Hamilton which details all about the rise and fall of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Great to watch on Independence Day!
• Looking to add some magic to your backyard this summer- consider a projector, blowup screen or protected space for a tv for outdoor movie viewings- add a fire-pit and you'll have a three-season space!
• Check out a list of Patriotic Movies

Festive at the Farmers Market

• Make a trip to the farmers market or farm stand a family affair finding patriotic fruits to make your own fruit salad or add marshmallows for fun fruit kebabs.
• Check our blog for local suggestions for markets and stands.

Celebrate Long Island's Revolutionary History All Year Long by Visiting:

• Raynham Hall
• Huntington Historical Society
• Three Village Historical Society
• Three Village Historical Society's Culper Spy Ring Tours & History