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Get Out - Your Local Guide to the Weekend: July 1-3
Make the most of your three-day weekend with these great local events.
We’ve found some great ways to celebrate this long Fourth of July weekend. There's pony rides, games, music, fireworks, an American Idol and plenty of patriotism.
And it's all happening near you.
RED, WHITE AND BLUES
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What: Memphis Blues and Arts Festival
Where: Long Beach Library
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When: Friday, July 1 and Saturday July 2, see below for performance schedule
Why go: This festival celebrates the Blues movement, the music and the art that contributes to this classic genre.
Cost: free
Schedule:
Friday, July 1:
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: The Breakaway Duo: Lou Carollo and Howie Haber
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Toby Walker
Saturday, July 2:
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Ms. Valerie June;
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.: Alexis P. Suter Band
PICNIC AND PONY RIDES
What: Family Day at Belmont
Where: Belmont Park, 2150 Hempstead Tpk. in Elmont
When: Sunday, July 3, noon- 4 p.m.
Why go: This family festival is held in Belmont’s backyard and picnic area. Get a unique look at the park and enjoy pony rides, games, face painting and a petting zoo.
Age: all
Cost: free
FAIR PLAY
What: Lynbrook’s Summer Fun Fair
Where: Astoria Federal Bank, 360 Merrick Rd. in Lynbrook
When: Sunday July 3, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Why go: This annual event features arts and crafts, gifts, food, games and more.
Age: all
Cost: free
ROCKIN' TRIBUTE
What: Celebrate America Show
Where: Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue in East Meadow
When: Saturday, July 2 at 6 p.m.
Why go: Fireworks show and a performance by the Bon Jovi Tribute Band, “Slippery When Wet”
Age: all
Cost free but you must have a ticket. Available at TD Bank branches.
CELEBRATE AMERICA WITH IDOL
What: Stars and Stripes Festival
Where: 1 Main St, East Rockaway
When: Saturday, July 2 noon–11 p.m.
Why go: Come to the Main Street Waterfront in East Rockaway to enjoy a patriotic Independence Day celebration. There will be food, live music and a DJ, dancers, games, rides, prizes, a reptile show, face painting, a magic show, balloon creations, and many other fun activities. At 9 p.m. you can see a spectacular fireworks show. Also performing will be Season 10 American Idol contestant, Robbie Rosen.
ST. CATHERINE'S CARNIVAL
What: Feast at St. Catherine of Sienna
Where: 33 New Hyde Park Rd. in Franklin Square
When: Friday July 1, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday July 2, 5-11 p.m.; Sunday 7/3, 3-9 p.m..
Why go: A summer tradition! Enjoy live music, games, rides and great food!
Age: all
Cost: free admission
