Eisenhower Park to host 4th of July fireworks

Jones Beach will not have fireworks this year. But, as County Executive Ed Mangano publicly pointed out this week, "Nassau has them."    The county continues its Fireworks Day tradition with "Celebrate America" at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Saturday.
   
For the fourth year, the event is sponsored by TD Bank. The fireworks display will be put on by the Grucci family.
   
There will also be a musical performance by The Beach Bummz, a Beach Boys tribute band.

   
The entire event is free. However, free tickets are required for entry to the Harry S. Chapin Lakeside Theater. Tickets can still be picked up at any TD Bank location in Nassau County.
   
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The musical performances is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., with the fireworks display to start at 9:30 p.m. There is no formal seating at the Lakeside Theater, so visitors are urged to bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Space and parking at the theater is limited. Overflow areas for viewing and parking will be available. The county encourages visitors to arrive early. 
   
"I encourage you to come out early and stake out a spot with friends and family and enjoy a beautiful night at Eisenhower Park," Mangano said.
   
The Harry S. Chapin Lakeside Theater is located at Eisenhower Park's Parking Field 6 and 6A. There are entrances on Merrick Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike. For more information, call Nassau County Parks at (516) 572-0200, the special events line at (516) 572-0223, or visit the Nassau County website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.