July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near The North Fork

NORTH FORK, NY — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around the North Fork so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 on the North Fork.

July 4 Festivities

Greenport Fire Department's Annual Relief Hose and Phenix Hook & Ladder Co. and Relief Hose Annual Carnival

What: The Greenport Fire Department's carnival fundraiser

Where: The Polo Grounds on Moores Lane with fireworks

When: The carnival will be held from June 29 to July 3, with fireworks on July 1 at 10 p.m.

Alive On 25

What: Alive on 25 is a free summer street festival in downtown Riverhead offering local craft beverages and wine, live music, artists, street vendors and activities the whole family can enjoy.

Where: The free walkable, pop-up festival on Main Street features restaurant offerings, artist exhibitions, and much more.

When: The 2022 schedule kicks off on July 1. with fireworks at 9 p.m; fireworks rain date is July 15. A car show will also be held on July 1 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Additional Alive on 25 dates include July 15, July 29 and August 12; rain date August 19.

Orient Harbor Independence Day Fireworks

What: A longtime North Fork summer tradition is back after the pandemic.

Where: TheOrient Harbor Independence Day Fireworks take place over Orient Harbor.

When: The fireworks are scheduled for July 3 at 9:15 p.m. Raindate, Saturday, July 16 at 9:15 p.m.

Fireworks at Riverhead Raceway

What: Family fun and fireworks at Riverhead Raceway.

Where: Riverhead Raceway, 1797 Old Country Road, Riverhead

When: July 2 and August 13 at 9:30 p.m.

Southold Village Merchants' Fourth of July Parade

What: The 24th Annual Southold Village Merchants' July 4 Parade

Where: The parade kicks off on Main Road in Southold and wends its way from Boisseau Avenue to Tuckers Lane in a burst of patriotic red, white and blue.

When: July 4 at noon

31st Annual Cross Sound Ferry Fireworks Benefits Cruise

What: The 31st Annual Cross Sound Ferry Fireworks Benefit Cruise. Donation $40 per person. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for boarding; cruise departs at 7 p.m. and returns at 11:30 p.m. No alcoholic beverages to be brought on board. Food and beverages for sale on board. All proceeds to benefit charity, including scholarship funds for Greenport, Mattituck and Southold High Schools, and the Cindy Goldsmith Agosta Scholarship Fund.

Where: Orient Point Ferry, 41270 Main Road, Orient

When: July 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.