From historic events and parades to outdoor live music and fireworks, here are some ways to celebrate the Fourth of July on Long Island this weekend.
Long Island Ducks Fireworks Spectacular
Bethpage Ballpark, Central Islip.
End of games on June 19, July 3, 4, Aug. 14, Sept. 4, 17.
Seaford Independence Day Parade
Start at Seaford Cinemas Parking Lot, corner of Washington Avenue and Merrick Road, Seaford. Marching north on Washington Avenue to the train station gazebo, where there will be refreshments. 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 3.
16th Annual Drum and Bass BBQ – Independence Day Weekend
Cedar Creek Park, Wantagh. Noon to 9 p.m. July 3.
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration
Harbes Family Farm, Mattituck. Free live music in the courtyard/picnic area. 1-5 p.m. July 3, 4, 5.
Glen Cove’s Annual 4th of July Bicycle Parade and Fireworks
Children’s Bicycle Parade: Finley Middle School, Glen Cove. 10-11 a.m. July 4.
Firework Show: Morgan Memorial Park, Glen Cove. 9 p.m. July 4.
Independence Day Celebration: Armor Parade and 1860s Celebration
Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage. 10 a.m. July 4.
Grand Opening of Raynham Hall’s New Education Center, Independence Day Celebration & Concert With Free Admission
Raynham Hall Museum, 20 West Main St., Oyster Bay. Noon-3 p.m. July 4.
2021 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Long Island Sunday Doubleheader
James M. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, Hempstead. Noon July 4.
Sunday Music on the Patio
Catalina Beach Club, Atlantic Beach. Noon-5 p.m. July 4.
TJ Brown performs live at Jason’s Vineyard
Jason’s Vineyard, Jamesport. 1:30-5:30 p.m. July 4.
Charlie Justin Duo Performance
Great South Bay Brewery, Bay Shore. 2 p.m. July 4.
Jones Beach 2021 July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Ocean Parkway, Wantagh. Drivers will be charged a $10 vehicle use fee before 4 p.m. $10 event fee from 4-9 p.m. Empire passes valid. July 4.
Live Music with Mikki May
The Boat Yard Waterfront Bar and Grill, Tobay Beach, Massapequa. 4 p.m. July 4.
Mean Machine at the Salt Shack
Salt Shack, Babylon. 4-7 p.m. July 4.
Celebrate Freedom with the 45’s at Katch
Katch at Venetian Shores, Lindenhurst. 5 p.m. July 4.
Captree 4th of July Fireworks Cruise to Jones Beach
Island Princess Captree Fishing Boat, Babylon. $65 per ticket. SOLD OUT. Arrive 30 minutes early. 6:40-11 p.m. July 4.
Celebrate July 4th with Petty Five
Jessie’s on the Water, Oceanside. 7-11 p.m. July 4.
The Waterview 4th of July Celebration
The Waterview, Port Jefferson. $48.95 per person, 10% discount for members. 7-9 p.m. July 4.
-Compiled by William Sullivan
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