The East Hampton Fire Department’s public fireworks display takes place at Main Beach, with its date subject to permits, weather, surf and protected-shorebird conditions.
Planned for July 4, 2027, pending official approvals
The organizer has not confirmed every displayed detail. The timing shown is an editorial estimate based on recent recurrence.
At a glance
Date
July 4, 2027 planned
Time
After dark; music has historically begun around 8 p.m.
Location
Main Beach · 101 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937
Admission
Free public beach viewing; parking rules apply
Three-year record
Recent history is more useful than an unsupported guess. Cancellations, venue changes and unannounced dates remain visible rather than being rewritten as if they never happened.
| Year | Date, time and location | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scheduled August 10, postponed to August 17, then canceled for surf, hurricane and shorebird restrictions. | cancelled | 2024 source |
| 2025 | August 16, 8:30–9:30 p.m.; Main Beach. | held | 2025 source |
| 2026 | July 4; music at 8 p.m., fireworks after dark; held despite rain. | held | 2026 source |
Planning notes
Do not treat July 4 as final until the Fire Department and Village publish approvals.
Main Beach parking and nearby road access can be restricted well before sunset.
Weather, high surf and protected wildlife can postpone or cancel the display.
What changed
The 2024 display was canceled after both its original and postponed dates.
The event returned to July 4 in 2026 after an August date in 2025.
Source standard
East End Seasonal is an independent editorial publisher, not the organizer or a sponsor. This guide was last reviewed on July 30, 2026. The organizer’s current announcement controls if a detail changes.
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