July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around The North Fork

NORTH FORK, NY — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around the North Fork for 2023.

We gathered up 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 in and around 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 Tuesday, July 4 to Saturday July 8, with fireworks on Wednesday, July 5 and Saturday, July 8 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 East Main Street features restaurant offerings, artist exhibitions, and much more.

When: The 2023 schedule kicks off on June 30 with fireworks at 9 p.m. Additional Alive on 25 dates include July 14, July 28 and August 11; rain date August 13.

Fireworks at Riverhead Raceway

What: Family fun and fireworks at Riverhead Raceway.

Where: Riverhead Raceway, 1797 Old Country Road, Riverhead

When: July 1 and August 12 at 9:30 p.m.

Southold Village Merchants' Fourth of July Parade

What: The 25th 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 Dylan Newman Forever 5 Foundation.

Where: Orient Point Ferry, 41270 Main Road, Orient

When: July 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Shelter Island Fireworks

What: The Shelter Island Fireworks are a yearly tradition.

Where: Crescent Beach.

When: July 8, 9 p.m.; rain date July 9.

Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.