Where to see fireworks on Long Island this summer
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 part of multiday carnivals and fairs. Bring a chair, blanket and picnic basket and look to the holiday skies to get a patriotic glow.
AUG. 11
Feast of the Assumption fair features a fireworks show Aug. 13 at 9 p.m.; free; St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, 516-333-0580, stbolh.org.
AUG. 13
"I Love America Night" at the Riverhead Raceway will feature fireworks, big wheels, demolition derby and more starting at 4 p.m. Admission is $30, $10 ages 6-12, free younger than 5; 1797 Old Country Rd., Riverhead, riverheadraceway.com, 631-842-7223.
Fireworks also follow the Long Island Ducks game at Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825. Tickets start at $15. Game against the Charleston Dirty Birds starts at 6:35 p.m.
AUG. 26-27
Enjoy fireworks as part of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption's festival, 430 Sheep Psture Rd., Port Jefferson, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26-27, weather permitting, free parking and shuttle from Ward Melville High School and Port Jefferson High School, portjeffgreekfest.com, 631-473-0894. Festival runs 5-10 p.m. Aug. 25; 5-11 p.m. Aug. 26, 1-11 p.m. Aug. 27 and noon-10 p.m. Aug. 28.
AUG. 27
See fireworks at the Long Island Ducks game at Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825. Tickets start at $15. Game against the Charleston Dirty Birds starts at 6:35 p.m.
AUG. 27
Fireworks are part of the Holbrook Carnival and Festival, Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd., Holbrook. Rides, games entertainment and fireworks on Aug. 27, free, festival runs: 6-11 p.m. Aug. 25-26, 2-11 p.m. Aug. 27 and 2-9 p.m. Aug. 28, holbrookchamber.com, 631-471-2725
SEPT. 10
Fireworks take place after the Long Island Ducks game at Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825. Tickets start at $15. Game against the Staten Island FerryHawks starts at 6:35 p.m.