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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 💥🇺🇸 

2024 Long Island Fireworks:

7/2-7/4 Central Islip- LI Ducks Baseball and post-game fireworks 

7/3 - East Meadow - TD Bank's Celebrate America Fireworks & Show featuring the Allmost Brothers Band & Chicken Head Rocks

7/3 Port Jefferson - Port Jefferson Village resident fireworks

7/3 Port Jefferson- The Waterview Firework's Spectacular. Enjoy live music and a delicious dinner buffet ending with fireworks.

7/4 & 7/6 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 

7/4 - Farmingville - Independence Day Celebration  at Ampitheater at Bald Hill - live music from Meghan VK and the Chiclettes 

7/4 Stars over Montauk- July 4th Independence Day Celebration

7/5 Riverhead- Alive on 25 - summer street festival finished off with fireworks.

7/6 Valley Stream Fireman's Memorial Field 

7/6 Peconic Bay Vineyards - experience a sun filled day paired with delicious wine, lite bites, live music and fireworks. Bring your friends and family in celebration of independence and good times as we raise a glass to our nation's birthday. Cheers to a red, white, and rosé. Enjoy LIVE MUSIC, Mr. Softee on site, food trucks, oysters by Hampton Oyster Co.,  evening fireworks and of course wine with a view of the vineyards.

7/9 - Town of Oyster Bay - Tobay Beach- Salute to America with Grucci fireworks and music by Lee Rocker of the Stray Cays

7/12 Southampton- Shinnecock Bay- American Picnic- Fireworks by Grucci - check with vendor and municipality for limitations on viewing

7/13 Shelter Island - Shelter Island Fireworks

7/13 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!


7/4 - 7/7- Mattituck- Harbes Fourth of July Weekend Celebration

7/2-7/6 Southampton - North Sea Carnival
7/3 - Huntington - Huntington Summer Arts Festival - Huntington Community Band - Spirit of America

7/4 - Northport- Northport Community Band- 

7/4 - Oyster Bay- Sagamore Hill - July 4th Celebration 

7/4- Oyster Bay AmVets Independence Day Parade- Oyster Bay Community Center 4th of July Parade and Celebration

7/4 - Oyster Bay- Raynham Hall Museum - Raynham Hall educators dressed in Revolutionary clothing will join the parade festivities

7/4- Oyster Bay- Raynham Hall Educational Center - Oyster Bay Music Festival - 4th of July Concert

7/4- Long Beach - Fabulous 4th of July 4K & Kids 1K

7/4 - New Suffolk - New Suffolk Civic Association - 4th of July Parade - flags, decorations, costumes and any type of float is encouraged

7/6- Fire Island- Freedom Fest at Flynn's 

7/6 & 7/7- Old Bethpage Village- 1862 Independence Day Celebration

7/7- Fire Island- Sunday Funday Holiday Dance Party with Sunday Scaries

7/9 - Town of Oyster Bay - Tobay Beach- Salute to America - music by Lee Rocker of the Stray Cays with Grucci fireworks


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.