Boardwalk, and business, bustling at Jones Beach

The boardwalk at Jones Beach is bustling with activity as beachgoers eagerly walk up to tents, enjoy live music, shop and collect sponsor freebies.

For Legame Permanent Jewelry owner Jacqueline Kagiwada, 32, of Amityville, this year was the first her business has set up shop at Jones Beach for the Fourth of July. Kagiwada said that the opportunity has allowed her to network with more customers as Long Island celebrates.

“It’s amazing … it’s getting packed full of people,” Kagiwada said. “We have the fireworks tonight, music’s going. It’s a great family environment.”

Kagiwada, whose jewelry business is nearly two years old, said that she doesn’t mind working on America’s 250th birthday.

“I get to have my family, great staff with me, great crew, and it’s just great to be able to live in the United States,” Kagiwada said. “And, as a woman, I get to start a business and do what I love.”