4th of July Fun & Fireworks on Long Island

Seasonal June 28, 2020

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:

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 Festiva l - 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.