Fireworks by boat

Lights, action and boat! While some of the traditional big fireworks are on hold this year there are still plenty of great places to take your boat to experience fireworks from the water.

Nothing lights up the summer sky like a spectacular fireworks display and watching them from your boat only adds to the fun and excitement. Here’s a list of fireworks celebrations that can be viewed by boat. Check your current charts, and get there early to ensure a good spot to anchor. Keep clear of any Coast Guard designated security/safety zones. Obviously you’ll be enjoying these displays after the sun goes down, so make sure you are comfortable operating your vessel at night and keep a keen eye out for other boaters. Be safe and enjoy the show!

Watching fire works from your boat is one of the coolest things to do with your boat. However, please remember to stay at least ¼ mile away and up wind from where the fire works are being discharged. Also, don’t anchor in a channel.

The listings that follow are by area, date and best area to view .

SHORE	DATE	LOCATION	BEST AREA FOR ANCHORING
South Shore	July 2	Point of Woods, FI	East Channel in Great South shore west of Ocean Beach

South Shore

July 3

Amityville Village BeachEast Hampton

Great South Bay close to the Amityville cut

East End	July 3	East Hampton Devon Yacht Club	Napeague Bay
East End	July 3	Montauk Chamber Anchor on the Atlantic Ocean	East side aprox. 1 mile east of Gurney’s Inn off of Montauk Beach
East End	July 3	North Sea Fire Department	Anchor in Little Peconic Bay
South Shore	July 4	Davis Park	Great South Bay just west of Watch Hill
East End	July 4	North Sea Fire Department	Anchor in Little Peconic Bay
South Shore	July 4	Patchogue Go 4th On The Bay	Anchor in Patchogue Bay
East End	July 4	Peconic Riverfront	Boaters are permitted to tie up at the Waterfront but must purchase a permit from the Recreation Department 631-727-0048
North Shore	July 4	Ashroken	Northport Harbor
North Shore	July 4	Morgan Park	Anchor in Hempstead Harbor
Manhattan	July 4	Macy’s Fireworks	Anchorages varies, contact USCG Sector New York 718-315-4037
South Shore	July 9	Patchogue Great South Bay MusicFestival	Anchor in Patchogue Bay
East End	July 10	Shelter Is. Chamber of Commerce	Anchor off Crescent Beach or in Deering Harbor
East End	July 17	East HamptonGreat Bonac Fireworks	Anchor in Three Mile Harbor

(As these displays are weather dependent -just like boating – always call beforehand to confirm these events.)

Boating Times Long Island will continue to update this listings as we learn about more fireworks.

Photo by Tab Hauser