Holiday News – LI Press

The 14th annual Indian Independence Day parade took to the streets in Hicksville.

Hicksville

Thousands celebrate Indian Independence Day in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

Hundreds gathered throughout Nassau County for National Night Out, an event dedicated for getting the community closer to local police and organizations.

Bethpage

Communities gather for NCPD’s seventh and eighth precinct’s National Night Out events

By Casey Fahrer

Kids complete arts and crafts in costume at the library.

Syosset

Syosset Library gets spooky at 1st ‘Summerween’ celebrations

By Hannah Devlin

This fashionable and environmentall-friendly beach bag is one of 10 summer vacation essentials you'll love.

Holiday

Vacation mode: 10 summer MVPs for your trip

By Sharon Feiereisen

Sewanhaka to officially recognize both Eid holidays with days off after students, parents advocate for years

By Isabella Gallo

“Salute to America” fire work show

Massapequa

Oyster Bay holds annual ‘Salute to America” concert and firework extravaganza

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Families are invited to submit the names of loved ones—victims and first responders—for inclusion on September 11th Memorial.

Westbury

Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island welcomes families to honor 9/11 victims and heroes on memorial

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced updated precautions for Long Island beachgoers.

Nassau

Hochul provides Long Island with extra drones to protect beachgoers from sharks

By Casey Fahrer

The Syosset VFW Post 6394 marches in the Oyster Bay Fire Department's 4th of July parade

Oyster Bay

4th of July parade takes downtown Oyster Bay

By Hannah Devlin

Stewart Manor 4th of July Parade

Stewart Manor’s 4th of July parade returns despite tribulations

Amit Ben-Bassat

Anthony Izzo (L.) and Eli Izzo (R.) celebrate the 4th of July at Glen Cove's annual bike parade.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove celebrates July 4th with annual bike parade

By Hannah Devlin

Image 8 Steve Blake, Parade Grand marshal

Williston Park Fire Department kicked off July 4 weekend with longstanding parade

By Isabella Gallo

Wantagh held a parade in honor of Independence Day, an annual tradition in the community.

Wantagh

Wantagh holds parade for July 4

By Casey Fahrer

Massapequa Park held a parade and fireworks show to celebrate July 4.

Massapequa

Massapequa Park celebrates Independence Day

By Casey Fahrer

The 2026 FourLeaf Federal Credit Union Air Show will be moved to July 4th Weekend.

2026 FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach moved to July 4th Weekend

By Casey Fahrer

The Town of North Hempstead honored veterans at Clinton G. Martin Park as part of its Hometown Heroes program.

Town of North Hempstead honors veterans with banners in parks

By Casey Fahrer

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Stewart Manor’s July 4 parade rerouted after Floral Park banishes event

By Isabella Gallo

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Next-level 4th of July BBQ ideas: ribs, smoked wings, grilled veggies and festive desserts

By Christy Hinko

Here's your guide to 4th of July fireworks shows across Long Island.

Suffolk

4th of July fireworks shows 2025: Guide to times, locations & festivities

By Long Island Press

Nassau

Nassau County doesn’t observe Juneteenth. County Democrats are looking to change that

By Isabella Gallo

East Williston celebrates Flag Day with hometown heroes dedication

By Isabella Gallo

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Creative graduation party ideas to celebrate in style

By Christy Hinko

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30 great gift ideas for graduating students in 2025

By Christy Hinko

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Father’s Day brunch ideas: Make the day delicious

By Christy Hinko

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