Places to Go for a “Booming” 4th
of July!
First, let us all reflect on the
true meaning of the 4th of July, our Independence Day.
“We
hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they
are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights; that among these
are Life, Liberty
and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Go 4th on the Bay with fireworks by Grucci on Great South Bay West, Fire Island , NY .
2013
Oakdale Chamber of Commerce Firecracker 5K Race/Walk. Starts at 9 a.m. sharp.
Cash prizes for top three overall male and female. First: $100, Second: $50,
Third: $25. At Dowling College , Curtin
Center (gym.) Park in the
main Dowling College parking lot/Chateau Drive.
Various age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-59, 70-79, 80-89.
Awards for the top three male and the top three femals overall and the first
three in each of the age groups.$20 if preregistered/ $25 on the day of the
race.To register online, please go to www.islandrunning.net.
Thursday, July 4, 2013 - Stars Over
Montauk by Grucci
Bring a blanket or chair to the annual Umbrella Beach
in Montauk, on Old
Montauk Highway , just one-third of a mile west of
the town. Look up and you'll be treated to a fireworks display by Grucci. It's
a good idea to get there early because this is a very popular event. More info:
Call (631) 668-2428 for times.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
FREE
event at the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 55 South Bicycle Path, Farmingville , NY .
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE.
Grucci Fireworks with Mike Del Guidice & Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute
band.)
Thursday, July 4, 2013 - Westhampton Beach Concert
FREE
event. Gazebo Concert Series - Atlantic Wind Symphony. FREE admission, but
donations appreciated. At 7:30 p.m. at the Villgae Green & Gazebo, Main Street and Mill Road , Westhampton
Beach , NY . More
info: www.whbcc.com.
The Village
of Asharoken will hold
its annual fireworks show in the evening. Fireworks will be launched from a
barge on the sound side of Asharoken
Avenue . Starts around 9:20 p.m., weather
permitting. For details, please visit www.asharoken.com.
Most of all please remember, personal fireworks are
strictly forbidden and against the law and can cause serious harm to users and
those around you if not done under the auspices of trained specialists in that
area with proper permits from the local authorities.