Long Beach 2020 July Fourth Fireworks Postponed

LONG BEACH, NY — July Fourth events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July events, including Long Beach.

However, the city's annual fireworks display is not entirely gone. The fireworks, originally scheduled for July 10, are now tentatively scheduled for Sept. 4, city officials said. There's a rain date of Sept. 5.

Of course, whether the fireworks happen then also depends on the state of the coronavirus and how it is affecting New York.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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