PHOTOS: America's 250th birthday on LI
From parades to watching tall ships and fireworks, Long Islanders were out celebrating the nation's 250th.
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Crowds in Brooklyn line up to watch the parade of all ships in New York Harbor as part of Sail4th 250. This historic maritime event—the largest peacetime fleet gathering in U.S. history—features over 40 tall ships from over 20 nations.
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Ships pass under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge as they enter New York Harbor.
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Members of the Honey Taps dance on down Southampton's Main St during the fourth of July parade in Southampton.
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Cousins of North Sea watch the Southampton Fourth of July parade from atop a sculpture at Agawam Park in Southampton.
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The VFW of Massapequa Park escorts Uncle Sam along the parade route to celebrate the 250th birthday of America.
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Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino at the parade.
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Red, white and blue smoke from planes is released over the Tall ships parade for Sail4th 250.
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Aircrafts leave a red, white and blue trail behind them as they fly over the Hudson River.
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Aircrafts fly over the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline during the Sail4th 250 celebration.
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Vice President J.D. Vance arrives to an International Naval Review aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor.
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Parade of Tall Ships along Battery Park in Manhattan.
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Crowds gather to watch the Parade of Tall Ships along Battery Park.
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Parade of Tall Ships along Battery Park.
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Crowds gather to watch the Parade of Tall Ships.
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Period actors kick off the start of Southampton's Fourth of July parade down main street on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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Barbara Spencer,left, of Baldwin and Sonja Codrington, 80, of Eastport enjoy the Southampton Fourth of July parade.
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Cafe goers along Southampton's main street had front row seats to watch the Fourth of July parade in Southampton.
'It happened right in your own backyard' NewsdayTV looks back at Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution, as well as how LIers are celebrating this year's holiday. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Elisa DiStefano are your hosts for this American adventure.
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