Memorial Day 2016: Long Island Events

Memorial Day weekend means friendly gatherings and outdoor barbeques. It’s also a time to show appreciation for those who put their lives on the line to serve our country, and Long Island offers many festive events including these:

Bethpage Air Show
Jones Beach State Park
Visit Jones Beach as the Breitling Jet Team returns for another exciting air show performance! Happening May 28th through May 29th from 10am to 3pm. Click here to learn more about this event.

Decoration Day
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
In memory of those who risked their lives for our nation, Ed Mangano presents Decoration Day, a ceremony and parade to celebrate this holiday. The event will be held on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th from 10am to 4pm. The event includes storytelling, brass band concerts, and historic craft decorations. Click here to learn more.

Memorial Day Carnival
Eisenhower Park
Thousands of Long Island families will be at Eisenhower park on May 27th for the park’s second annual carnival. Join in the fun for amusement and carnival rides, balloon artists, and live music.  Kids and adults of all ages are welcome! Learn more here.

No matter how you decide to spend your holiday weekend, we guarantee that Long Island will keep you feeling festive! And don’t forget, if you run into any plumbing issues this weekend, don’t worry! Nassau Plumbing & Sewer Rooter is here for your emergency needs 24 hours - 7 days a week. Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information.  

Celebrate Memorial Day on Long Island

Looking for things to do this Memorial Day Weekend on Long Island? From traditional parades to backyard barbeques, there’s plenty of festivities for everyone to enjoy. With three days to celebrate, get the most out of your weekend with these events:

Bethpage Air Show. Kick off the summer season on Saturday at Jones Beach State Park by seeing the annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show. For just a small fee, you can see the famous Air Force Thunderbirds perform for the first time in years!

Memorial Day Fireworks. On Saturday night, it’s all about lights in the sky! At North Hempstead Beach, the town will be honoring our veterans with a tribute ceremony beginning at 6PM. Stay even later for some live music!

Marine and Navy Helicopter Landing. Visit Eisenhower Park on Sunday for a dramatic showcase of helicopter landings right into Kite Field. Make sure you’re there before 10AM so you don’t miss a thing. Bring your cameras too!

Brookhaven Fair. Take a drive to Farmingville for LI’s biggest fair. The celebration includes amusement rides, a petting zoo, “The Lance Gifford Magic & Illusion Show”, the “Dog and Pony Show”, karaoke, as well as Sunday evening fireworks. The fun continues until Monday - a great option for families!

Parades. Don’t forget to walk alongside your community’s annual Memorial Day parade on Monday morning. Take your family, friends, and pets too! This is one of the more significant ways to remember what this holiday is really about - honoring our troops.

Which Long Island events will you be attending? Tell us on Facebook! And if you run into any plumbing issues this weekend, don’t worry! Nassau Plumbing & Sewer Rooter is here for your emergency needs 24 hours - 7 days a week. Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information.

Memorial Day Weekend - Long Island Events

Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to begin celebrating the summer. If your tradition is having a BBQ in the backyard, NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter is on call for your emergency services! However, if your looking to get out the house with family and friends, check out some of these great kid-friendly events listed below (organized by Mommy Poppins):

Saturday, May 24

Marine and Navy Helicopter Landing
Eisenhower Park, Kite Field
10am-2pm
Free

North Hempstead's Memorial Day Fireworks
North Hempstead Beach, Park West Shore Road, Port Washington
6-10pm
Free admission; $5 to park.


Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25

Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park
Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh
10am-3pm
Free admission; $10 per vehicle

BUG Lighthouse Tours
East End Seaport Museum, Greenport
4pm
$25-$35 based on age.


Saturday, May 24 - Monday, May 26

Brookhaven Fair
Bald Hill, Farmingville
12pm-10pm
$20-$25

Memorial Day Events
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
10am-5pm
$0-$10 based on age

Huntington YMCA Memorial Day Carnival
60 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743

12pm-6pm
Free admission; price varies for rides.


Sunday, May 25

Naval Helicopter Demonstration and Expo
Randall Park, Freeport

12pm-2pm
Free

18th Annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival
Main Street, Riverhead.
12pm-5pm
Free

Let us know if you plan on attending any of these great events on our Facebook page.