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Fireman's Fairs & Carnivals on Long Island

6/21/10 - By Maria

Nothing says summertime like the melodic sounds of a carousel or the smell of cotton candy.  Carnival time is upon us on Long Island, offering a pleasant evening out with the family.  Some of these fairs feature fireworks displays, while others hold a parade to kick off the start of their carnival.  Here's to a great summer, enjoy!

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23 Boulevard Avenue
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Phone: 631-261-9103
Parade Night:  Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM.
Hours: Thursday, Sept. 2nd - Saturday, Sept. 4th: 7-11 p.m.,
Monday, September 6th:  5 - 11 p.m.
Price: Free admission; Pay Per Ride.

Features Huntington Township fire fighters, fire trucks, bagpipe and brass bands to kick off the fair along with cotton candy, hot dogs and more.
 
 
Steers Avenue
Northport, NY 11768
Phone: 631-261-7504
Monday, July 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Friday, July 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Price:  $9 POP, free younger that 3

Features rides, games, food, entertainment.
 
 
 
 
1 Ninth Avenue
East Northport, N.Y. 11731
(631) 261-0360
Wednesday, August 4th - Saturday, August 7th
Parade Night: Wednesday, August 4th at 7 p.m.
Price: Free admission; Pay Per Ride.

Four nights of great food, rides and games.
 
 
Trinity Regional School
1025 Fifth Ave.
East Northport, NY 11731
Phone: 631-499-6824
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 6:00 PM-11:00 PM
Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM-11:00 PM
Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM-11:30 PM
Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 5:00 PM-11:30 PM
Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 3:00 PM-9:00 PM
Price: $11 POP

Features rides, games, Las Vegas Night, food, refreshments.
Fireworks Wednesday and Saturday at dusk.
 
 
 
Stimson School
Oakwood Road
Huntington, NY 11743
Phone: 631-427-1629 ext. 6
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
Price: $25

Features amusement rides, games of chance and skill, food, live music.  Fireworks display at dusk on July 14, 15 and 16.