Photos: Eaton's Neck Independence Day Parade

Photos by Steve Silverman

The 44th Annual Independence Day Parade held in Eaton’s Neck featured many local fire departments, veterans organizations and local residents with patriotic-themed floats.

Dignitaries joined in a service to honor members of the military.

The parade was sponsored by the Eaton’s Neck Fire Department and Property Owners of Eaton’s Neck Beach.

The community was invited back to the Eaton’s Neck firehouse for a barbecue following the parade.

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1. The famous Eaton’s Neck duck marches in the parade with State Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Northport Village Trustee McMullen, and Laura-Brumm O’Donohoe and her sons. Laura’s dad Fred has been raising pet ducks for many years.
2. Eaton’s Neck firefighters march in the Fourth of July Parade.
3. These kids are all prepared for the traditional parade water fights.
4. Huntington Manor firefighter Fred Steenson, Sr., with his patriotic hat with Deacon Ed Billia in antique fire engine.
5. Huntington Fire Department and residents spray water at traditional dousing at the Eaton’s Neck Parade.
6. Centerport Fire Department antique truck driven by Fire Commissioner, Ex-Chief and Superintendent of Highways Pete Gunther.
7. Firefighters ride on antique Northport Fire Department truck.
8. Riding high aboard the East Northport Fire Department ladder truck.
9. Dix Hills firefighters and local kids take a hosing in the parade.
10. One of many antique cars that were in the parade.
11. Eaton’s Neck firefighters and U.S. Coast Guard at ceremony held following the parade.
12. Members of the Eaton’s Neck Fire Department get together for a group photo after the parade.