Long Island fireworks schedule
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 holiday skies to get a patriotic glow.
July 5-8 at the Greenport Firemen's Carnival
Greenport Firemen's Carnival is 6 to 11 p.m. July 4-8 located at the Polo Grounds on Moores Lane in Greenport. The carnival, sponsored by Phenix Hook & Ladder Relief Hose features rides for all ages by Blue Sky Amusements, food and treats, carnival games and prizes. Fireworks are July 5 (rain date is July 6) and July 8 (no rain date) at 10 p.m.
July 5-16 at The Empire State Fair
The Empire State Fair features the World of Wonders Amazement show, circus acts, an exotic animal zoo and live music weekdays, 5 to 11 p.m., weekends noon to 11 p.m.. Fair runs through July 16. Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. on July 4, 8, and 15 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. $10, free for kids under 36” tall, includes live entertainment, empirestatefair.com, 866-666-3247.
July 7 in Long Beach
Catch the City of Long Beach fireworks display at dark, July 7 (rain date July 8). The show can be seen along the boardwalk and beachfront; Long Beach Boardwalk, longbeachny.gov, 516-431-1000.
July 8 at Fireman’s Memorial Field
Bring the family to enjoy a magic show, music, food trucks, giveaways and more at the 2023 Fireworks Celebration presented by North Star Auto Body and Collision and The Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, 6 p.m. on July 8 (rain date July 9) at Fireman’s Memorial Field. Tickets are $15; 300 Emerson Pl., Valley Stream, vsny.org, 516-825-4121.
July 8 at Crescent Beach
Check out the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m., July 8 (rain date July 9) at Crescent Beach; Shore Rd., Shelter Island, shelterislandfireworks.com, 631-806-5458.
July 11 at Tobay Beach
Enjoy a concert and fireworks show honoring veterans and armed forces featuring music by Any Way You Want It Journey Tribute at 7:30 p.m., July 11 (rain date July 12) at Tobay Beach; Ocean Parkway, Massapequa. Open to town residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Residency will be verified upon admission, free, oysterbaytown.com.
July 19, 21-22 at the Fireman's Fair in Huntington Station
The fair runs July 18-22, 6 to 11 p.m. Enjoy fireworks July 19, 21-22 at 9:30 p.m. The fair also features amusement rides, games, live musical entertainment and the 120th anniversary parade on July 19. $35; Stimson School/Peter Nelson Park, 401 Oakwood Rd., huntingtonmanorfiredistrict.org, 631-427-1629, ext. 4.
July 29 at the Long Island Ducks game
Fireworks, presented by NYCB, follow the Long Island Ducks game against the Gastonia Honey Hunters. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. with a chance to win two roundtrips on Breeze Airways to any of their six nonstop destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport. Tickets start at $16; Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Aug. 11 at the Feast of the Assumption
The 112th annual Feast of the Assumption fair is 6 p.m. Aug. 11-15 featuring Italian foods, carnival rides and raffles. Catch the firework show Aug. 13 (rain date Aug. 14) at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free; 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, stbolh.org, 516-333-0580. fee for the fair? What time are the fireworks?
Aug. 12 at the Long Island Ducks game
Fireworks, presented by Farmingdale State College, follow the Long Island Ducks game against the Gastonia Honey Hunters. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. with a chance to win two roundtrips on Breeze Airways to any of their six nonstop destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Tickets start at $16; 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Aug. 12 at Riverhead Raceway
"I Love America Night" will feature fireworks and big wheels starting at 4 p.m. on Aug. 12. Admission is $30, $20 ages 6-12, free younger than 5; 1797 Old Country Rd., Riverhead, riverheadraceway.com, 631-842-7223.
Aug. 19 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Fireworks, presented by PSEG Long Island follow the Long Island Ducks game against Charleston Dirty Birds. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. with a chance to win two roundtrips on Breeze Airways to any of their six nonstop destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Tickets start at $16; 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Aug. 24-27 at Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
Enjoy fireworks as part of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption's festival, 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 25-26. Festival runs 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24; 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 25, noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 26 and noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 27. Free; Fireworks show at 9 p.m. Weather permitting, free parking and shuttle from Ward Melville High School, portjeffgreekfest.com, 631-473-0894.
Aug. 26 at the Holbrook Carnival and Festival
The 27th annual Holbrook Carnival and Festival includes rides, games and live music, 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 24-25, 2 to 11 p.m. Aug. 26 and 2 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27. Fireworks at 9 p.m. on Aug. 26. Free; Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd., Holbrook. holbrookchamber.com, 631-471-2725.
Sept. 2 at the Long Island Ducks game
It’s breast cancer awareness night with fireworks to follow the Long Island Ducks game against the Lancaster Barnstormers. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. with a chance to win two roundtrips on Breeze Airways to any of their six nonstop destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Tickets start at $16; 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825
Sept. 9 at North Hempstead Beach Park
Carnival rides, food and entertainment at the Italian Festival Sept. 7-10 with fireworks on Sept. 9, 2 to 11 p.m. Fireworks are from 9 to 9:30 p.m. North Hempstead Beach Park. Free, $5 parking fee, pay-one-price rides wristband; Port Washington, marinolodge.org.
Sept. 16 at the Long Island Ducks game
Fireworks, presented by the Suffolk County PBA, will follow the Long Island Ducks game against the High Point Rockers. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. with a chance to win two roundtrips on Breeze Airways to any of their six nonstop destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Tickets start at $16; 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip, liducks.com, 631-940-3825.
Sept. 23-24 at the San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons
Live entertainment, rides, artisan vendors, food and wines at the 11th annual San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 23 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 24. Fireworks 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 23. Free; Good Ground Rd. (LIRR station); Hampton Bays, sangennarofeastofthehamptons.com, 631-728-0066.