Long Island fireworks guide 2026: Best places to see July 4th shows
LONG ISLAND - Fourth of July fireworks are returning across Long Island in 2026 as communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties mark Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday.
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Fireworks near me for 4th of July
Local perspective:
Here are some of the fireworks shows scheduled on Long Island:
Wantagh, N.Y.: Fourth of July fireworks explode over Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York, to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, 2019. (Photo by Thomas A. Ferrara/Newsday RM via Getty Images)
July 2 (Thursday)
Eisenhower Park
- TD Bank’s Celebrate America Fireworks & Show
- East Meadow
- Live music begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Fireworks and drone show by Grucci
- Rain date: Friday, July 3
North Sea Fire Department Carnival
- North Sea Fire Department, 27 Straight Path, Southampton
- Carnival runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Fireworks are scheduled during the carnival
- Additional fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, July 4
July 3 (Friday)
Port Jefferson
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- West Beach in Port Jefferson at 9 p.m.
- Viewable from East Beach and West Beach
- For Port Jefferson residents only
- Rain date: Monday, July 6
- Organizers say the fireworks are not viewable from Port Jefferson Harbor
Valley Stream
- Village of Valley Stream Fireworks Show
- Firemen’s Memorial Field, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Fireworks are expected in the evening
- Tickets are required
July 4 (Saturday)
Jones Beach
- Jovia Financial Credit Union Fireworks Spectacular
- Jones Beach State Park at 9:30 p.m.
- The show will celebrate America’s 250th birthday
- WALK 97.5 FM and KJOY 98.3 FM will simulcast music during the fireworks presentation
Montauk
- Stars Over Montauk
- Fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
- The 2026 fireworks will launch from a barge off Montauk Inlet
- Viewing areas include Sunset Beach, Gosman’s Beach and Gin Beach
- Complimentary shuttle service is expected from Kirk Park, Lions Field and the Malibu Motel
Sag Harbor
- John A. Ward Independence Day Fireworks
- Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.
- The display is expected to be visible from the Sag Harbor waterfront and village areas
North Sea Fire Department Carnival
- North Sea Fire Department, 27 Straight Path, Southampton
- Carnival runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Fireworks are scheduled during the carnival
July 5 (Sunday)
FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach
- Jones Beach State Park
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The air show runs Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6
- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to headline the 2026 show
The Source: This article includes information from several official event websites across Long Island.