4th of July Tradition in Long Lake, NY
Brace yourselves for a massive 4th of July celebration in our charming small town! Witness awe-inspiring fireworks that’ll leave you breathless. We are celebrating 250 years of the USA and we invite you to join us. Small town fun with a big heart!
We’ve got classic games like sack races and water balloon fights to keep everyone entertained for hours. This celebration offers something special for all ages. Come create lasting memories with your community in a place where everyone feels like a neighbor.
10am Kids Games on the Long Lake Ball Field. Free, fun for the whole family.
12pm Strawberry Shortcake sold by the Long Lake Lions Club
1pm-3pm Daydream Fountain - Live Music on the Beach
Daydream Fountain is a psychedelic improv-rock band based out of New York State’s Capital Region. Band members Reckless Barb, Planetary Jones, and Nighttime Bill have been creating music together since 2018. Collectively harnessing their imaginations over the years has resulted in a deluge of emotionally relevant material that feeds into an excitingly dynamic demonstration of musical prowess. By distilling and curating their musical journey, the band has prepared a unique listening experience sure to satisfy any inquisitive mind that is willing to observe Daydream Fountain.
3pm Long Lake Fire Department Cook-Out on the Beach. Sausage and Peppers
5pm Bed Races Return in 2026!
6:30pm. The annual 4th of July Celebration will begin at the Town Beach, sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. Live music will be performed at the Town Beach alongside a feast served up but The Long Lake Fire Department Cook-out (3:00pm until sold out), and strawberry shortcake from the Long Lake Lions Club (1pm until sold out).
Penelope the Clown will be in the Gazebo on the Long Lake Town beach entertaining the kids with face-painting and balloon animal creations!
Grit and Grace in concert. Since 2011 Grit N Grace has been entertaining audiences regionally in NY as well as neighboring states with their unique blend of high energy country, rock, and dance music for a show that is enjoyable for all ages.
At dark the Best Fireworks in the Adirondacks can be seen from the beach, boat or Mt. Sabattis. For more information, call 518-624-3077 or visit www.mylonglake.com . In the event of rain, join us at the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion. **
The Long Lake Little Bus will be available for those using the Long Lake Municipal lot located next to St. Henry's Church on Main Street in Long Lake. Long Lake Little Bus will bring you to and from the fireworks within a 3.5 mile perimeter from the Town Beach.
Dusk - On July 4th Enjoy a great fireworks display In Raquette Lake From “The Barge” at Dusk. Enjoy the lights and echoes from your own boat, or from the shores of Raquette Lake. A special time on a lake in the Adirondacks boasting over 100 miles of shoreline, so there is plenty of room to catch this special show.