2024 fireworks shows at Eisenhower Park, Jones beach and more
For those who love the thrill of an overhead pyrotechnic show, here's your chance to take in some summer fireworks. Some are one-night events, while others are a part of multiday carnivals and fairs. Bring a chair, blanket and picnic basket and look to the skies to get a patriotic glow.
July 5 in downtown Riverhead
Try locally sourced craft beverages, enjoy live entertainment, dine outdoors and more at the Alive on 25 festival, 5 to 9:30 p.m. (rain date: July 19). Display at 9 p.m. Free; Along Main Street in Downtown Riverhead (from Griffing Avenue to McDermott Avenue); downtownriverhead.org/alive-on-25, 631-440-1350.
July 6 at the Greenport Firemen's Carnival
Spend the evening hopping from one carnival ride to another, tasting fair food and trying your luck winning game prizes. Carnival runs 6 to 11 p.m. with sky display at 10 p.m. 170 Moore Lane, Greenport.
July 6 and 13 at The Empire State Fair
The fair features a pirate thrill show, petting zoo and carnival (fee), plus games and circus acts, 5 to 11 p.m. weekdays, noon to 11 p.m. weekends and July 4-5. Fireworks display starts at 9:30 p.m. June 28, July 4, 6 and 13 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. $10, free for kids under 36” tall, includes live entertainment, empirestatefair.com, 516-901-2988.
July 6 at Fireman’s Memorial Field, Valley Stream
Enjoy live music, food trucks, children’s activities and more at 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m. (rain date: July 7) at Fireman’s Memorial Field. Sky lights up at 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate; 300 Emerson Pl., Valley Stream, vsvny.org, 516-825-4121.
July 9 at Tobay Beach
Enjoy a Salute to America concert with Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats followed by pyrotechnics honoring veterans and armed forces featuring music by Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats at 7:30 p.m. (rain date: July 10) at Tobay Beach; Ocean Parkway, Massapequa, oysterbaytown.com, 516-797-7925.
July 12 in Long Beach
Catch the City of Long Beach display at dark (rain date July 13). The show can be seen along the boardwalk and beachfront; Long Beach Boardwalk, longbeachny.gov, 516-431-1000.
July 13 at Mill River Centennial Park
Enjoy dance tunes, Broadway favorites, popular songs and patriotic marches at the South Shore Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Fireworks Concert at 7:45 p.m. Display begins at 9 p.m. (rain date: July 14) at Mill River Centennial Park; Ocean Ave. and Sunrise Hwy., sssymphony.org, 516-766-0555.
July 13 at Crescent Beach
Check out the display at 9:15 p.m., at Crescent Beach; Shore Rd., Shelter Island, shelterislandfireworks.com, 631-806-5458.
July 17, 19-20 at the Fireman's Fair in Huntington Station
Enjoy pyrotechnics at 9:30 p.m. The fair also features amusement rides, games, live musical entertainment and parade on July 17. Free, $40 pay-one-price rides; Stimson School/Peter Nelson Park, 401 Oakwood Rd., hmfd.org, 631-427-1629, ext. 4.
July 20 at the Long Island Ducks game
Display follows the 6:35 p.m. game against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. . Tickets start at $17; Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
July 27 at the Long Island Ducks game
Display follows the 6:35 p.m. game against the Lancaster Stormers. Tickets start at $17; Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Aug. 3 at the Long Island Ducks game
Display follows the 6:35 p.m. game against the Lancaster Stormers. Tickets start at $17; Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Aug. 10 at Riverhead Raceway
“I Love America Night” will feature big wheels starting at 4 p.m.; pyrotechnics at 9 p.m. Admission is $30, $15 ages 6-12; 1797 Old Country Rd., Riverhead, riverheadraceway.com, 631-842-7223.
Aug. 17 at the Long Island Ducks game
Display follows the game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. Tickets start at $17; Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Aug. 17 at the Feast of the Assumption
The 113th annual fair features Italian foods, carnival rides and raffles. Catch the show at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School at 9 p.m. Free; 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, Dellassuntasocietyofwestbury.com
Aug. 23-24 at Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
Sky lights up at 9:15 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24. Weather permitting, free parking and shuttle service, portjeffgreekfest.com, 631-473-0894.
Aug. 24 at the Holbrook Carnival and Festival
Rides, games and live music; fireworks at 9 p.m. (rain date: 9 p.m. Aug. 25) Free; Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd., Holbrook., 631-471-2725.
Aug. 31 at the Long Island Ducks game
It’s breast cancer awareness night with pyrotechnics to follow the 6:35 p.m. game against the Lancaster Stormers. Tickets start at $17; Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825
Sept. 7 at the North Hempstead Beach Park
Carnival rides, food and entertainment at the Italian Festival plus fireworks starting at dusk at North Hempstead Beach Park. Free, $5 parking fee, pay-one-price rides wristband; Port Washington, marinolodge.org.
Sept. 14 at the Long Island Ducks game
Display follows the 6:35 p.m. game against the High Point Rockers. Tickets start at $17; Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Sept. 14 at the San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons
Live entertainment, rides, artisan vendors, food and wines at the 12th annual San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Display 8:15 p.m. Free; Good Ground Rd. (LIRR station); Hampton Bays, sangennarofeastofthehamptons.com, 631-728-0066.