Independence Day Celebration at Fort Totten Park
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 — Rain or Shine!
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics for an evening of community fun! Bayside Historical Society is hosting the 6th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, with a free concert and fireworks display by Grucci in Fort Totten Park. Vending trucks will be on site with a wide variety of delicious foods, snacks, and beverages including roasted corn and fresh lemonade, funnel cakes, sausage & peppers, fish & chips, gyros, and corn dogs. This is a non-alcohol event. All bags, coolers, backpacks, etc. will be inspected before entering the park.
Limited parking will be available outside of Fort Totten in designated lots and streets (see more information below). Pedaling, walking, swimming, skating, or busing to the event is encouraged!
Event Schedule for June 26, 2024:
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* Admittance will begin at 5:00pm
* Musical Performances from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm
Lineup information TK
* Fireworks Display begins at 9:15pm
Parking Options
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Parking will be available at the Little Bay Parking Lot (handicap accessible), underneath the Throgs Neck Bridge, along Bell Boulevard west of Fort Totten, and along Utopia Parkway.
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Off-site parking with shuttle bus access will be available at the Clearview Golf Course (beginning at 5pm) and the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Shuttles provided by CITIBUS Corp will bring guests to and from these locations beginning at 6pm.
Fireworks Site Map
The 15-minute fireworks show will begin at 9:15pm. This map illustrates the primary fireworks viewing area.
Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino and hosted by Bayside Historical Society and the Queens Chamber of Commerce.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
