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Jones Beach fills to capacity ahead of July 4 fireworks celebration

Officials say that 176,000 people packed the beach on Tuesday.

News 12 Staff

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Jul 4, 2023, 10:49 PM

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It is a local Independence Day tradition – the Jones Beach fireworks show.

Officials say that 176,000 people packed the beach on Tuesday – filling it to capacity.

News 12 Long Island’s Thema Ponton was there to take in all the sights and sounds.

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