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Where to watch 2017 Fourth of July fireworks on the North Fork

Fourth of July falls in the middle of the week this year, which means we’ve got two weekends of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day! Here are all the Fourth of July firework shows planned over the next few weeks.


Riverhead Raceway, Saturday, July 1
Where: Riverhead Raceway, Route 58, Riverhead
Fireworks: Saturday, July 1 at 9 p.m.
Races will include an eight-cylinder demolition derby, a big wheels race and 67-lap NASCAR modifieds.

Orient Independence Day Celebration Fireworks, Sunday, July 2
Where: Orient Harbor, Orient
Fireworks: Sunday, July 2 at 9:15 p.m.
Grucci fireworks scheduled at Orient Harbor.

Riverhead BID Independence Day Celebration, Monday, July 3
Where: Peconic riverfront downtown parking lot, Riverhead
Fireworks: Monday, July 3 at nightfall.
Event begins at 6 p.m. with performances by Misspent Youth and Brady Rymer. There will also be food, jugglers, face painters and stilt walkers. Bring your own lawn chairs for the fireworks.

Greenport Fire Department Carnival, Tuesday, July 4 & Saturday July 8
Where: Polo Grounds on Moores Lane, Greenport
Fireworks: Tuesday, July 4 (rain date July 5) and Saturday, July 8
Carnival with rides, games and food Tuesday through Saturday starting at 6 p.m.

Shelter Island Fireworks, Saturday, July 8
Where: Crescent Beach, Shelter Island
Fireworks: Saturday, July 8 at 9 p.m. (rain date July 9)
Grucci fireworks show at Crescent Beach will start at 9 p.m. Pre-party with live music at the Shipwreck from 6 to 11 p.m. and after-part from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Tavern.

Jamesport Fire Department Carnival, Saturday, July 22
Where: Jamesport Community Center, South Jamesport Avenue, Jamesport
Fireworks: Saturday, July 22
Carnival from Wednesday, July 19 to Saturday, July 22. Includes rides for all ages, food, beer and a dunking booth. Parade Wednesday July 19 at 7 p.m.

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