Long Beach fireworks display rescheduled for July 9

With the threat of thunderstorms looming on Friday evening, the annual City of Long Beach Fireworks extravaganza off Riverside Boulevard beach has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 9. Festivities begin at 8 p.m. on the beach between Long Beach and Riverside Boulevards with a concert by T’Bazco Road.

At 9 p.m., loud thumps, bangs, thwacks, and claps will thrill spectators as they gaze at breathtaking lights of all colors splashing over the Atlantic Ocean.

Free shuttle buses will be provided approximately every 15 minutes, beginning at 7 p.m., from the West End, East End to Riverside Blvd. for the show:

West End: Starts at Ohio & Beech – to Grand to Broadway to Riverside.

East End: Starts at Riverside & Park – to Maple to Broadway to Riverside.

Returns from Riverside following the fireworks through 11 p.m.:

West End pick up is the SW corner Riverside & Broadway.

East End pick up is SE corner Riverside & Broadway.

Lido West pick up is SE corner of Riverside & Broadway.

LIRR pick up is SW corner Riverside & Broadway behind West End bus.

This year’s event is proudly sponsored by Verizon Fios.For more information visit www.longbeachny.org.

In the event of a rain cancellation, check the LB website, call the Event Hotline at 431-1000 x4 or call the Rec Center at 431-3890. (Rain date is Saturday, July 9)