Glen Cove's July 4 Festivities

Glen Cove will be jam-packed with plenty of patriotic activities for July 4 weekend celebrations.

Residents can get ready for fireworks, a classic child's bike parade, music downtown and in the park along with beach, picnic and playground fun at Morgan Memorial Park.

“Our city is the best place to celebrate the 4th of July on Long Island as we have music, a classic children’s bike parade and an amazing fireworks show in a beautiful beach and park setting at Morgan Memorial Park,” Mayor Timothy Tenke said in a press release.

Here's a look at Glen Cove's July 4th Weekend Schedule:

Wednesday, July 4

Glen Cove's Annual July 4th Children's Bike Parade at 10 a.m.

• Bikes, scooters, wagons, strollers and battery-powered vehicles roll down the streets at 10 a.m. from Robert M. Finley Middle School as children enjoy riding through downtown Glen Cove with their spirited energy and patriotism in full view.
• Meet at the Robert M. Finley Middle School horseshoe on Forest Avenue at 9:30 a.m. for bike decorating. The bike parade ends at Glen Cove's City Hall with refreshments, crafts and patriotic sing-alongs with Mayor Tenke.

Northwinds Symphonic Band at Morgan Memorial Park at 7:30 p.m.

• The Northwinds Symphonic Band is under the musical direction of Helen Bauer and guest conductor Barbara Sherwin. This year’s program will feature familiar marches, patriotic favorites, big band and Broadway classics and a musical salute to the Armed Forces.
• The band will also perform The Stars and Stripes Forever during the fireworks show.
• In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at St. Patrick's Church Parish Hall on July 4.

Grucci Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

• The 2018 sky show will be curated by Fireworks by Grucci and include an array of pyrotechnic wonders, barrages, grand illuminations, rockets and multi-patterned scenes that will light up the sky. In case of rain, the Fireworks will be rescheduled for Thursday, July 5 at 9:15 p.m.

Friday, July 6

Downtown Sounds’ 2018 series at 7:30 p.m.

• The free concert series kicks off a with performance by Gloria’s Miami Sound featuring Nikki Torres at the Village Square. Rain location is the Wunsch Auditorium at Robert M. Finley Middle School.

Sunday, July 8

The Morgan Memorial Park Summer Music Festival at Morgan Memorial Park at 7:30 p.m.

• The festival will feature Young Performers in Concert, their 2018 talent competition winners and the group Gathering Time.

Bags and backpacks are subject to search at Morgan Memorial Park for contraband, such as alcohol and fireworks.

Parking restrictions will be in effect in the Landing neighborhood on July 4:

• Starting at 9 a.m., there will be no parking on Germaine Street, Landing Road or McLoughlin Street west of Carpenter Street.
• Parking for individuals with Handicap Parking Permits will be available in the Morgan Park parking lot.

For residents who will watch the fireworks from the Long Island Sound, safe boating is encouraged.

Images courtesy of City of Glen Cove