Fourth of July in the Hamptons: A Guide to Fireworks, Parades and Parties
The Fourth of July in the Hamptons and on the East End is practically a season unto itself, lasting more than two weeks and spanning three weekends. The holiday kicks off on Thursday, June 27 and wraps up on about July 14.
Village of Southampton puts on Long Island’s oldest and largest Fourth of July parade.
Stars Over Montauk’s fireworks happen on the holiday (Umbrella Beach).
See fireworks on July 6 over Orient Harbor, Gardiner’s Bay and Sag Harbor;
July 12 at Southampton Fresh Air Home’s Picnic (1030 Meadow Lane);
July 13 at The Clamshell Foundation’s Three Mile Harbor tradition, and August 10 at East Hampton’s Main Beach.
https://www.southamptonchamber.com/
https://www.clamshellfoundation.org/
https://www.easthamptonfiredepartment.org/
There are numerous fireworks displays, as well as a carnival, a parade and lots of cocktail parties — in addition to all the usual Hamptons fun.
Here are some of the previous years best activities as well as a guide to Hamptons Fourth of July fireworks.
Fourth of July Fireworks in the Hamptons and North Fork
Westhampton Country Club will set off its annual fireworks display on Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m. (rain date: July 5). While the general public is not permitted on club grounds, the display is visible from numerous locations in the village. For more information, call (631) 288-1148.
“Stars over Montauk” is sponsored by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and takes place 8 p.m. July 4 at Umbrella Beach, a third of a mile west of town. This Grucci fireworks show can be seen from any town beach or any location in town. For additional information, visit the Montauk Chamber website.
Fireworks will also go off over Orient Harbor on Saturday, July 6, at 9:15 p.m. This show can be seen from the harbor. Boaters are invited to raft-up in the harbor to watch the show. Additional information is on the Orient Fireworks website.
On Saturday, July 6, Devon Yacht Club on Abraham’s Landing Road in Amagansett hosts a private fireworks show that anyone can see from Fresh Pond Beach. For additional information on the Devon website.
The Sag Harbor Yacht Club will sponsor fireworks on Saturday, July 6, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Anyone can see the show from Havens Beach, Marine Park, Long Wharf or from the harbor. For more information, call (631) 725-0567.
The “39th Annual Great Bonac Fireworks Show” will go off on Saturday, July 13, at 9:30 p.m. at Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton. Hosted by The Clamshell Foundation and Grucci, best viewing locations also include Maidstone Park, Sammy’s Beach, Gann Road, Hands Creek Springy Banks Road. For additional information visit the Clamshell Foundation on Facebook.
On Saturday, July 13, 2019, Shelter Island hosts its 62nd annual fireworks show (rain date: July 14) at 9:15 PM. The Grucci fireworks show will wrap up a day of family fun at Crescent Beach on Shore Road in Shelter Island Heights. For additional information, visit Shelter Island fireworks online.
Festivals and Parties with Fireworks
Start your weekend fun at the street and music festival “Alive on 25” on Thursday, July 3, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Main Street in Riverhead. The event showcases live music, local craft beverages, downtown restaurants, artists and vendors, and wraps up with a fireworks show at Grangebel Park at 9:30 p.m. For additional information, visit Alive on 25.
The 68th Annual North Sea Fireman’s Carnival will be held at 148 Noyac Road in North Sea from Tuesday, July 2, through Saturday, July 6. Open nightly from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the carnival will offer the usual assortment of rides, games, kiddie attractions and food. The highlight of the weekend’s festivities will be fireworks shows, scheduled to go off Wednesday night, July 3, and Friday, July 5, at 10 p.m. For additional information call 631-283-3629. Greenport is also hosting its Fire Department Carnival at the polo grounds on Moore’s Lane from July 2 through July 6, with fireworks on July 4 and July 6.