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Dylan Palha, far left, 5, with his siblings Liam, 10, and Natalie, 6, from Seaford enjoyed the show.

Happy birthday America! Take a look at these pictures to see how Nassau County celebrated America in Eisenhower Park

The sky above Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre was aglow on July 1 as thousands of people enjoyed the annual TD Bank “Celebrate America” event. Visitors young and old donning … more

7/9/23

There will be no July Fourth fireworks at Eisenhower Park, as in years past.

No fireworks this year

Eisenhower Park’s annual Fourth of July fireworks, which have taken place for decades, will not be presented this year. The decision was not publicized by TD Bank, which has hosted the display … more

By Laura Lane | 7/1/21

Monuments, memorials and memory

In the U.S. and in Europe, monuments, memorials and historic names are being removed from public places because of their associations with colonial expansion, racial bigotry and discriminatory public policy. In this country . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 7/24/20

Eisenhower Park is the setting for the lively patriotic light show on Saturday, drawing enthusiastic crowds that gather yearly.

Patriotic spectacle lights up Long Island

Get ready to mark the nation’s birthday with some lively celebrations. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/17

Eisenhower Park is the scene of the lively patriotic light display on Saturday that draws big crowds who gather yearly for some holiday weekend spectacle.

Patriotic colors

The pyrotechnics are ready to dazzle throughout the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/16

Merokean indicted in fatal hit-and-run

A Merrick woman was arraigned on Tuesday on a six-count indictment related to a Fourth of July fatal hit-and-run on Sunrise Highway in which the defendant was allegedly driving while intoxicated, as … more

1/12/16

A crowd estimated at 139,000 gathered at Jones Beach on July Fourth for the return of the Fireworks Spectacular, which took a five-year hiatus.

Jones Beach fireworks a success

The Jones Beach Fourth of July fireworks display drew record crowds this year. There were approximately 139,000 spectators, according to George Gorman, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Parks and Historic Preservation. more

By Laura Schofer | 7/8/15

County and Town fireworks shows postponed

The threat of an impending storm on Saturday night has forced Nassau County and Town officials to postpone their Fourth of July fireworks shows. more

By David Weingrad | 6/26/15

Fireworks are returning to Jones Beach this Fourth of July.

Fireworks returning to Jones Beach

After a six-year hiatus, fireworks are returning to Jones Beach for the Fourth of July. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 26 the revival of the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, bringing back the Long Island patriotic tradition last held at the state park in 2009. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/27/15

Valley Stream will sparkle during its Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Firemen’s Field on Friday.

Patriotic pyrotechnics

Don your red, white and blue and enjoy some fireworks at the always grand celebrations around the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/2/14

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