While June 21 is considered the official start of summer, the real fun doesn’t kick off until bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles, sparklers and jumping jacks are lighting the night sky on July 4th, honoring the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 238 years ago. Rarely does it rain on July 4th (we’re having a hard time remembering when it did), which makes the night that much more sweet. You can step out your door and find a fireworks celebration almost anywhere in Nassau County.
Launching water balloons and SuperSoaker water battles with the fire departments down Covert Avenue on July 4 marks a newer tradition of family fun and community support, forgetting about the work week ahead. The young and the young-at-heart squeal with the landing of every water balloon. Independence Day pushes families towards the heart of summer, one water bomb at a time.
