Thousands come for village fireworks

Posted Friday, July 15, 2016 1:52 pm

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The South Shore Symphony, led by Wayne Lipton, entertained guests before the fireworks show began.

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Volunteer firemen Jesse Keane, left, Jeffrey Tavarez, Vic Cantelmo and Dan Hernandez collected donations for the RVCFD.

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Julie and Tess McCain and friends Lauren Kaiser and Kristen Aragona were among the nearly 8,000 people who filled Centennial Park on Sunday to watch the village’s annual fireworks display.

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Brianna Suarezoubina(11), Victoria Brotschol(11), Giancarlos Suarezoubina(8), Lindsay Baldwin(9), Brianna Baldwin(5), Kyek Pebonkis(5), Kyle Pebonkis(3), Stephanie Brotschol(6), Charlotte Baldwin(6)

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Mayor Francis X. Murray, right, welcomed guests to the evening’s festivities. He was joined by, from left, Village Administrator Kathleen Murray, Trustees Edward Oppenheimer, Emilio Grillo and Michael Sepe, and Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard.

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By Alex Costello

Though the celebration was delayed for a day because of weather, the annual Rockville Centre fireworks were still a great time for everyone.

Around 8,000 people filled Centennial Park on July 10 to celebrate the anniversary of the village’s incorporation.

The South Shore Symphony, led by Wayne Lipton, filled the park with music for hours until the pyrotechnics began. Then, a Grucci Fireworks show wowed people all over town.

Every year, the fireworks show is sponsored by different people and groups to keep it free for everyone. This year’s major sponsors were South Nassau Communities Hospital, Concierge Choice Physicians LLC, Turnabout Plumbing and Heating, Oceanville Mason Supply, The Croutier Family, Mayor Francis X. Murray and Deputy Nancy Howard.

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