2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Huntington

HUNTINGTON, NY — Fourth of July activities in and around Huntington could have extra sparkle in 2026, the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence.

The holiday falls on a Saturday in the middle of a three-day weekend, July 3-5. To help you fit it all in on your Fourth of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and other celebrations in Huntington and the surrounding areas.

While a major Huntington-proper July 4 fireworks show was not listed on local calendars reviewed by Patch, residents have several nearby options, including Asharoken’s annual fireworks display, the Huntington Community Band’s America 250 concert, Long Island Ducks postgame fireworks, Suffolk County Freedom Fest and the Jones Beach fireworks spectacular. Later in July, Huntington residents can also attend the Huntington Manor Firemen’s Fair, which is expected to include three nights of fireworks.

July 4 Festivities

What: Huntington Community Band America 250 Concert
When: Saturday, July 4, 8 p.m.
Where: Chapin Rainbow Stage, Heckscher Park, Huntington
Details: The Huntington Community Band will launch its 80th summer season with a free patriotic concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The program is expected to include music tied to the country’s history and the Declaration of Independence, along with performances by the band’s 2026 distinguished high school musician scholarship recipients.

What: Asharoken Annual Independence Day Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 4, approximately 9:15 p.m.; rain date Sunday, July 5
Where: Launched from a barge off the sound-side beach in Asharoken
Details: Fireworks by Grucci will launch the village’s annual Independence Day fireworks celebration. Asharoken officials said there is no parking on village streets and no public parking in Asharoken.

What: Long Island Ducks America’s 250th Birthday Fireworks Spectaculars
When: Thursday, July 2; Friday, July 3; and Saturday, July 4
Where: Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip
Details: The Ducks are hosting three straight postgame fireworks shows July 2-4 as part of the team’s America 250 celebration.

What: Suffolk County Freedom Fest
When: Friday, July 3, 6 p.m.
Where: Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville
Details: Country singer Brett Young will headline Suffolk County’s official America 250 celebration. The event is expected to include special guests, opening performances and a Grucci fireworks display. Tickets are required.

What: Jones Beach Fireworks Spectacular
When: Saturday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh
Details: The Independence Day fireworks show is scheduled for July 4. Parking fees may apply, and visitors should plan for heavy holiday traffic.

What: FourLeaf Air Show At Jones Beach
When: Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh
Details: The special America 250 weekend air show is scheduled to feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other military and civilian performers.

What: Huntington Independence Day 250th Anniversary Reenactment
When: Saturday, July 18, noon to 5 p.m.; rain date Sunday, July 19
Where: Huntington Village Green, 423 Park Ave.; Dr. Daniel W. Kissam Property, 434 Park Ave.; and The Arsenal, Huntington
Details: The Huntington Militia and Huntington Historical Society will mark the 250th anniversary of Huntington Independence Day with a community celebration and reenactment. The event is expected to include musket and cannon firing demonstrations, 18th-century crafts, trades, cooking, toys and music.

What: Huntington Manor Firemen’s Fair
When: Tuesday, July 14, through Saturday, July 18
Where: Henry L. Stimson Middle School, Huntington Station
Details: The Huntington Manor Firemen’s Fair returns for its 123rd year with carnival rides, midway games, festival food, a beer tent, live music and a parade. Organizers describe it as the largest firemen’s fair on Long Island. The fair is also expected to include three nights of fireworks.

Celebrations around the country recall not only the events leading up to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but also look forward and aim to make the 4th of July weekend a massive, multigenerational cultural moment focused on community connections and charitable giving.

America’s Block Party, an unprecedented coast-to-coast initiative, is one of the signature events of America 250, the congressionally chartered nonprofit overseeing the semiquincentennial celebration.

A Times Square Ball Drop, a rolling series of ball drops, timed to occur at midnight on July 3 in every U.S. time zone from Guam to American Samoa, is part of the “Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show,” creating a nearly 24-hour celebration of the 250th anniversary. It’s part of the broader “Giving 4th” initiative that aims to make and establish Independence Day the biggest annual day of giving.

A time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia to be opened in 2276 on July 4. It contains a carefully curated collection of letters and artifacts reflecting the leadership, institutions, and communities that shape the country today. It will include contributions from all three branches of the U.S. federal government and submissions from each of the 50 states, Washington D.C., and five territories.

Separately, the White House’s Freedom 250’s biggest spectacles are the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, running June 25 to July 10; the July 4 Salute to America Fireworks, also on the National Mall; “Sail 4th 250,” billed as the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world in New York Harbor; and Rushmore 250, an iconic 4th of July fireworks on July 3 alongside military concerts and live presidential reenactors.

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