Riverhead 'Lights Up Night' To Celebrate High School Seniors

RIVERHEAD, NY — The Riverhead community is coming together to celebrate high school seniors after a year during which the pandemic derailed many plans and dreams.

Riverhead High School's Parent Teacher Student Organization is presenting the "Lite Up Riverhead" event, to take place on May 7 at dusk.

Orders can be placed here by April 14; pick up dates for the lanterns are April 28 and May 5 at the high school. Those who participate are encouraged to leave their luminaries lit for as long as they want on May 5, to show support and love for the seniors.

The lanterns cost $10, or $15, if personalized; $50 for a set of six or $100 for a set of 12.

Businesses are also encouraged to purchase the lanterns to illuminate their windows or lawns, the PTSO said.

"Let's turn the town blue and white together," the PTSO said.

String lights can also be purchased.

Payments are accepted via Venmo @RHSPTSO or Paypal, rhsptso.2020.2021@gmail.com.

"Our goal is to make sure every senior gets a light," the PTSO said.