Monday, June 27, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Jones Beach

 A lifeguard sits atop his post at Jones Beach.

25-Minute Display Will Illuminate the Sky Above Long Island's Popular Oceanfront Park


 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the fireworks display at Jones Beach State Park will take place on Independence Day, one week from today. The Jovia Financial Credit Union Fireworks Spectacular at Jones Beach will be a 25-minute dazzling display that will feature a variety of colors and sights illuminating the sky at Long Island's popular oceanfront park.


"Now is a great time for New Yorkers to begin planning for all the outdoor adventures available to them in our beautiful state this summer, starting with fireworks at Jones Beach State Park on July 4th," Governor Hochul said. "Independence Day fireworks at Jones Beach is one of New York's great summer traditions, and I encourage New Yorkers and tourists alike to join us to see all that our state parks have to offer."

The colorful display, performed by Garden State Fireworks, will take place on Monday, July 4 beginning at 9:30 p.m. This year, WALK 97.5 FM and KJOY-98.3 FM will simulcast music during the fireworks presentation. The fireworks are included in the regular price of park admission, which is $10 per vehicle.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual parks, historic sites, recreational trails and boat launches, which were visited by a record 78.4 million people in 2021. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit parks.ny.gov, connect on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. The free New York State Parks Explorer mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices. To download, visit: Google Play Store, NY State Parks Explorer App or Apple Store, NY State Parks Explorer App.

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