Stars Over Montauk is the community’s July Fourth fireworks display, traditionally viewed from the oceanfront or harbor area depending on the approved launch location.
July 4, 2027; launch and viewing location not yet announced
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
Time
Around 9 p.m.
Location
Montauk waterfront; official viewing area TBA · Montauk, NY 11954
Admission
Free public viewing
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 | July 4 around 9:15 p.m.; Montauk waterfront viewing. | held | 2024 source |
| 2025 | July 4 around 9 p.m.; Umbrella Beach; July 6 rain date. | held | 2025 source |
| 2026 | July 4 at 9 p.m.; relocated to a barge outside Montauk Inlet. | held | 2026 source |
Planning notes
Wait for the official launch and viewing announcement before choosing a beach or harbor location.
Parking and road conditions become difficult well before sunset; walking from lodging is often more practical.
Weather, marine safety and protected-shorebird restrictions can change the location or rain date.
What changed
The display moved from the Umbrella Beach area to outside Montauk Inlet in 2026.
The event has stayed on July 4, while rain-date policies and viewing guidance changed.
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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