The July 4th fireworks in Long Island promises to be spectacular, luring many Long Islanders to choose them over the New York Macy's fireworks.

One of the most beautiful ways to enjoy the fireworks in Long Island is to watch it launched over the waters from a beach. What can be better than that?

Below is a list of places to watch fireworks on Long Island, whether it's on beaches or elsewhere. For the most popular locations, it's a good idea to go early to get the best parking spaces and watching spots.

Go 4th on the Bay

Location: Between Smiths Point Beach and Bayshore Marina along the Great South Bay

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Stars Over Montauk

Location: Umbrella Beach Montauk

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Brookhaven Star Spangled Blast Firework Show

Location: Bald Hill Farmingville

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Village of Asharoken Fireworks

Location: Asharoken Avenue

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Greenport Fire Department Carnival and Fireworks display

Location: Polo Grounds, Main Road in Greenport

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Bay Fireworks Display

Location: The Park at East Hills

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Village of Valley Stream Fireworks Show

Location: Firemen's Memorial Field at Valley Stream

Tickets Needed. If they're still available, buy at:

Collision Concepts - Rockaway Ave @ Sunrise Hwy

Hendrickson Pool Facility

Administration Building

Village Hall

Library

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Unfortunately, the Jones Beach Fourth of July fireworks show has been canceled for the second year in a row due to insufficient state park police officers.

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