Red, white, and blue, and Grucci fireworks too

Posted Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 am

Fireworks by Grucci put on a colorful show at Nassau County’s annual celebration of America.

Tim Baker/Herald

Rachelli Cohen rocked out at the patriotic concert at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.

The cover bands School of Rock and Captain Jack, a Billy Joel Tribute Band, played for the crowd.

Christian Macchio, singer and organ player of Captain Jack, got the crowd going before the fireworks show.

“Fourth of July means our freedom, we have to celebrate the revolution. I am grateful to be living in the United States. Not everyone has the opportunities that we have.”

–MaryAnn Walters

“We come every single time they do fireworks. There is no greater place than America. When we love each other, we love great.”

–Dwana Taylor

“I’ve been coming to Eisenhower to see the fireworks since I was a child. I remember laying on blankets with the fireworks shooting right above our heads. We should be proud to be Americans. We’ve got the best place to live in the world.”

–Deborah Fasano

“We are very privileged and honored to have our freedom, especially for those that risk our lives so that we can enjoy this very moment.”

–Mariana Rico

“It’s a time to reflect on America and try to be together as a country. Covid-19 has really brought people down. I wish the country would be united together.”

-Claire Bothe

Multi-colored fireworks lit up the sky over the lake behind the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in honor of the Fourth of July on July 1. Thousands of guests watched from their chairs and blankets on the lawn as Nassau County had their annual “Celebrate America” fireworks display, hosted by TD Bank and Fireworks by Grucci.
“Nassau County is excited to honor our nation and celebrate the 4th of July at the ‘Celebrate America’ fireworks show sponsored by TD Bank this Friday,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at a news conference ahead of the event.
The event kicked off at 5 p.m. with a concert featuring School of Rock and Captain Jack, a Billy Joel Tribute Band. The fireworks show began at 9:30 p.m. and was simulcasted on WHLI/KJOY 98.3.
Fireworks by Grucci have a long history of Long Island heritage. The company dates back to 1850 in Italy, when the family began experimenting with pyrotechnics. The Gruccis brought the company to Elmont after immigrating to the U.S. in 1870.

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