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From the exhilarating air show at Jones Beach to dazzling fireworks displays in Montauk and beyond, Long Island is packed with festive events this Fourth of July weekend and for America's 260th anniversary - and beyond!

Whether you're looking for family-friendly celebrations, live entertainment, or a spectacular view of the fireworks, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day. Check out our roundup of upcoming events happening across the Island—and be sure to keep an eye on the weather forecast before heading out, as some events may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled due to changing conditions.

Nassau

July 3

• Village of Valley Stream Fireworks

• East Hills Spectacular fireworks show

Fourth of July

• Jones Beach Fireworks Spectacular

• Village of Westbury reading of the Declaration of Independence

• Museum of the American Armor Fourth of July Parade

• 250th Celebration Skate Party

• Oyster Bay Parade and Raynham Hall open house

• Celebrating the 4th of July at Sagamore Hill

• Fabulous Fourth of July Race on the Long Beach boardwalk

July 5 and 6

• FourLeaf Air Show

Suffolk

July 3

• Freedom Fest

• America250 Drone Show and Classic Rock

• Riverhead Raceway Flying Dutchman tribute with fireworks

Fourth of July

• Southampton 106th annual Fourth of July Parade

• Invasion of Fire Island

• American 250 Community Parade and fireworks

• Southold Independence Day Parade

• Heritage Day parade and celebration

• Greenpoint Firework display

• Stars over Montauk fireworks

• Port Jefferson Independence Day Parade and fireworks (Friday and Saturday)

• Ocean Beach Children's 4th of July Parade

• Port Washington "Rock the Fourth"

• Fireworks show at Main Beach

July 5

• 17th Annual Heritage Day

Ongoing and Future Events

• Glen Cove America 250 Weekend Events

• Long Island Ducks post-game fireworks

• Empire State Fair

• Long Beach fireworks show

• 250 Years of Art on Long Island

• North Sea Carnival with fireworks

• Rebels and Redcoats LI History Hunt

• Oyster Bay "Salute to America" concert and fireworks

• Rockville Centre Fireworks Celebration and Concert

• Harbes Family Farm Fourth of July Celebration

• Shelter Island fireworks