July 4 weekend brings fireworks, parades, and waterfront celebrations across the East End, highlighted by the return of East Hampton’s Main Beach fireworks. From Montauk to the North Fork, here’s where to watch the biggest displays this summer.

The East End’s Independence Day weekend is defined by waterfront crowds, harbor reflections, village parades, and fireworks stretching across beaches, bays, and small-town main streets.

This year, the return of East Hampton’s Main Beach fireworks after 20 years headlines the July 4 lineup, joined by major displays in Montauk, Sag Harbor, Riverhead, Westhampton Beach, and more—followed by additional shows throughout mid-July.

Below is your Spark Hamptons guide, organized for easy planning: July 4 weekend first, followed by summer fireworks after the holiday.

July 4 Weekend Fireworks

East Hampton | Main Beach Fireworks

Saturday, July 4 | 8 p.m.
Where: Main Beach, Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937

The East Hampton Fire Department’s Main Beach fireworks return to Independence Day, restoring one of the East End’s most iconic summer traditions. Expect a full beachfront crowd and one of the most anticipated nights of the season. Get there early find parking and a good viewing spot.

Montauk | Stars Over Montauk

Saturday, July 4 | 9 p.m.
Where: Montauk Inlet; viewing at Gosman’s Dock, Gin Beach, Montauk Point Lighthouse

A signature East End celebration featuring Fireworks by Grucci, launched from a barge off Montauk Inlet. Shuttle service runs to key viewing areas across the village.

Sag Harbor | John A. Ward Fireworks

Saturday, July 4 | 9:30 p.m.
Where: Marine Park, Bay Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

A long-running harbor tradition hosted by the Sag Harbor Yacht Club. Best viewed from Marine Park, waterfront streets, beaches, or boats in the harbor.

Riverhead | Fourth of July Fireworks

Saturday, July 4 | 9:30 p.m.
Where: South Jamesport Beach, South Jamesport, NY

Riverhead’s Independence Day celebration pairs a daytime parade with a fireworks finale over Peconic Bay.

Westhampton Beach | Country Club Fireworks

Saturday, July 4 | 9 p.m.
Where: 35 Potunk Lane, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

A private club display that has become a community viewing tradition, with crowds gathering along nearby streets for the Fireworks by Grucci show.

Southampton (North Sea) | Fire Department Carnival Fireworks

July 2 & July 4
Where: Firemen’s Field, 27 Straight Path, Southampton, NY 11968

The North Sea Fire Department Carnival returns with rides, food, and family activities, plus fireworks on both July 2 and July 4.

Greenport | Fire Department Carnival Fireworks

July 2 & July 4 | 10 p.m.
Where: Polo Grounds, Moores Lane, Greenport, NY 11944

A North Fork staple featuring carnival rides, food, and two nights of fireworks over the holiday week.

Amagansett | Devon Yacht Club Fireworks

Friday, July 3 | 9:15 p.m.
Where: 300 Abraham’s Landing Road, Amagansett, NY 11930

A private club fireworks display viewed from nearby Fresh Pond Beach and surrounding shoreline.

Riverhead Raceway | Fireworks Night

Friday, July 3 | evening
Where: 1797 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901

Racing, tributes, and a fireworks finale at one of Long Island’s most historic tracks.

Summer Fireworks (After July 4)

Orient | Orient Harbor Fireworks

Friday, July 10 | 9:15 p.m.
Where: Orient Harbor waterfront, Orient, NY 11957

A community-funded North Fork tradition supported entirely through local donations.

East Hampton | Three Mile Harbor Fireworks

Saturday, July 11 | 9 p.m.
Where: Three Mile Harbor, East Hampton, NY

Presented by the Clamshell Foundation, this waterfront display has become a midsummer East Hampton tradition.

Shelter Island | Crescent Beach Fireworks

Saturday, July 11 | 9 p.m.
Where: Crescent Beach, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965

One of the East End’s most scenic fireworks nights, best viewed from the sand or by boat.

Jamesport | Fire Department Bazaar Fireworks

Saturday, July 18
Where: Jamesport Community Center Grounds, 1590 Main Road, Jamesport, NY 11947

The annual bazaar wraps with fireworks after a week of rides, food, and family entertainment.

For Fourth of July Parades and Celebrations across the East End, click here.

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .