Where to see Fourth of July fireworks on Long Island
Spectators watch the TD Bank Celebrate America Fireworks in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. (July 2, 2011) Credit: Howard Schnapp
The skies are going to be booming. Here are your options for fireworks displays.
WEDNESDAY
WHEN | WHERE 9:20 p.m., in the village (rain date Thursday)
INFO 631-261-7098, asharoken.com
BEST VIEWING No standing or parking within Asharoken, access to village residents only. Closest public viewing is Crab Meadow Beach, Waterside Avenue, Northport, which is open to Town of Huntington residents only for parking.
WHEN | WHERE 9 p.m., The Park at East Hills, 209 Harbor Hill Rd. (rain date July 7)
INFO 516-621-5600, villageofeasthills.org
BEST VIEWING Open to village residents only. Closest public viewing is Glen Cove Road, residential roads are narrow and parking is limited.
WHEN | WHERE 9:30 p.m., Brookhaven Star Spangled Blast Fireworks Show, Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 55 S. Bicycle Path
INFO 631-648-2500, pennysaveramp.com
BEST VIEWING While there is seating in front of the amphitheater, the hill overlooking offers good visibility of the stage and the fireworks.
WHEN | WHERE 9 p.m., Morgan Park, Germaine Street and Landing Road (rain date July 7)
INFO 516-676-2000, glencove-li.com
BEST VIEWING Within the park; limited parking within the park, additional parking at Landing Elementary School, McLoughlin Street, Glen Cove
WHEN | WHERE 9:30 p.m., "Go 4th on the Bay," fireworks from a barge on the mid-bay waters of the Great South Bay
INFO 631-669-6464, captreefleet.com
ADMISSION $45-$56
BEST VIEWING Aboard Captree Fleet boats
WHEN | WHERE Around 10 p.m., part of the Greenport Fire Department Carnival, Polo Grounds, Moores Lane (rain date Thursday)
INFO 631-477-9801, greenportfd.org
BEST VIEWING On school grounds
WHEN | WHERE Around 9 p.m. Umbrella Beach, Old Montauk Highway (rain date Thursday)
INFO 631-668-2428, montaukchamber.com
BEST VIEWING Any ocean beach in the town of Montauk
FRIDAY
Southampton
WHEN | WHERE 9:15 p.m., Fresh Air Home's American Picnic Benefit, Shinnecock Bay, off Meadow Lane
INFO 631-283-5847, sfah.org
ADMISSION $250 adults ($100 ages 20 and younger) includes dinner, carnival, dancing
BEST VIEWING Nearby Cooper's Beach offers great view and ample parking.
WHEN | WHERE 10:15 p.m. Peconic Bay Medical Center Family Festival, Route 25A
INFO 631-548-6000, pbmc.org
ADMISSION Free, fee for rides and food
BEST VIEWING Inside carnival grounds
SATURDAY
WHEN | WHERE 10 p.m., Greenport Fire Department Carnival, Polo Grounds, Moores Lane (rain date July 8)
INFO 631-477-9801, greenportfd.org
BEST VIEWING On school grounds
Riverhead
WHEN | WHERE After dark, part of NASCAR racing at Riverhead Raceway, 1797 Old Country Rd.
INFO 631-727-0010, riverheadraceway.com
ADMISSION $30 ($5 ages 6-12)
BEST VIEWING Inside the raceway, no on-street parking available
WHEN | WHERE 9:15 p.m., at Centennial Park, Ocean Avenue (rain date July 8)
INFO 516-678-9300, rvcny.us
BEST VIEWING Inside the park
