The Island Today: Lighting up the sky to honor heroes

Grace McQuade

The Town of North Hempstead’s Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 27 at 6 p.m.

This year, the ceremony will feature a fireworks display by Charles Rappa, musical entertainment from both Desert Highway, an Eagles tribute band, and DJ Kev Dee, who will be playing popular songs from today and yesterday, and students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School signing the National Anthem.

The North Hempstead Beach Park offers a boardwalk along the water and picnic areas so visitors can enjoy the start to the summer season.

“Each year we look forward to hosting our Memorial Day Fireworks Ceremony at North Hempstead Beach Park,” said North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth.  “The event recognizes our veterans and pays tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom.  We invite all Town residents to join us for a beautiful evening.”

The program will start at 6 p.m.

Fireworks will begin at darkness.

Prior to the fireworks, a short NHTV film will be shown highlighting some of the Town’s local veterans as they speak about their service to their country and those who have been lost.

The event is free, but vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee.

For more information, visit www.northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or 516-869-6311.

The title sponsor of the event is NEFCU and the media sponsor is Kiss Productions, Inc.

 

 

 

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