With restrictions finally lifted, people from across Suffolk County — and even Connecticut — were able to finally celebrate the Fourth of July with a favorite traadition.
The Port Jefferson Fire Department Independence Day Parade was cancelled, along with most other events, last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But this year, things seemed back to normal with hundreds of people gathered on the sidewalks of Port Jefferson village, decked in their most patriotic wear, to celebrate America’s birthday.
“I’m just glad that we’re back to some sort of normalcy,” said Todd Stumpf, department chief. “We’re glad to see the public back together to help celebrate the country’s birth.”
Vintage cars drove down the road, waving American flags out of their windows as excited kids and their families waved from the sidewalk. Children ran to their parents who marched in uniform when they spotted them from the sidelines. Dancers waved red, white, and blue pom poms whiles pipes and drums played their sounds. Even the Batmobile made an appearance.
Although the parade included Port Jeff and Terryville, members from South Shore, eastern, and western Suffolk County departments joined together to march along Main Street on July 5.
Since the Fourth of July was on a Sunday this year, the fire department decided to host the parade a day later, on Monday, to respect the local churches throughout the village.
“From our end it ran really smooth,” said Steve Erland, third assistant chief. “It’s just so nice to bring it back to the community.”
From left, potato, Cole slaw and macaroni salad. METRO photo
By Barbara Beltrami
Call me crazy,but this year on the Fourth of July I’m going to pull out all the throttles with traditional American dishes. I want hot dogs with the works, and that means, mustard, relish and sauerkraut. I wanthamburgers oozing cheese and ketchup and crunchy with slices of raw onion. And I want the three traditional salads, tart and creamy with mayonnaise.
Not that it wouldn’t be okay to have a few appetizers like deviled eggs, chips with salsa and guacamole, maybe some scallion pancakes or shrimp rolls to munch on while things get going, but after the past year filled with all its denials and restrictions I want to renew the pleasure of scarfing down good old-fashioned potato salad and cole slaw and macaroni salad.
And while I’m loading up my plate I want to keep in mind and remind my fellow indulgers that the day is not just a day for gorging ourselves with the things we love to eat, but primarily an anniversary of the day 245 years ago that we declared ourselves free from tyranny and launched a nation dedicated to equality and unalienable rights, a day to savor not just what comes out of the kitchen and off the grill but all those other unassailable rights and privileges that we enjoy.
Potato Salad
YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
Salt
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 celery rib, minced
1/2 medium red onion, peeled and minced
DIRECTIONS:
Place the whole potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil; lower heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes until potatoes are al dente; drain, remove from heat, then set in a colander over cooking water (with heat turned off), cover and let heat from hot water finish cooking them, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine, dill, salt, pepper, celery and onion. After the potatoes have cooled off a bit, but are still warm, halve or quarter them, depending on size, place them in a large bowl and toss them with the dressing. Let sit until completely cool, toss again and refrigerate. Toss one more time before serving. Serve with hot dogs, hamburgers or just about anything you’re grilling.
Cole Slaw
Cole Slaw
YIELD: Makes 12 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups shredded green cabbage
3 cups shredded red cabbage
2 to 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup unflavored Greek yogurt
Scant 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In large bowl combine cabbage and carrots. In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, celery seed, sugar, and salt and pepper. Add to cabbage and carrot mixture and toss to thoroughly coat. Cover and chill unless serving immediately. Serve with grilled or fried meat, poultry or fish.
Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Salad
YIELD: Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 celery rib, diced
1/2 small red onion, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Generous 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. In large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato. In small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Pour dressing over macaroni mixture and toss to thoroughly coat. Cover and store in fridge. Serve with grilled chicken, beef or fish.
Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for Animal Shelters and animal hospitals across the country. Fireworks cause severe stress and fear in animals, which can result in domestic animals running loose from the home. Given the increase in fireworks expected over the Independence Day holiday weekend, the Town of Smithtown has compiled a list of tips and information that can help you protect your pets during this time of year.
If your pet tends to be scared or hides during thunderstorms, it is likely fireworks also terrify them. Dogs with hypersensitive hearing or muscle injuries/inflammation can also feel pain due to fireworks. When animals are scared or in pain, they seek safe shelter away from the source. There are a number of things you can do to alleviate the stress of fireworks.
Plan to keep your pets indoors away from windows when fireworks are going off. Do not bring your dog out to watch the colorful display in the sky. Do not leave dogs tethered to leashes outdoors.
Create hiding spaces for cats and dogs a few days prior to festivities.
Check your dog’s harness or collar, which should be tightly fastened and equipped with identification tags. In the event your dog gets out of the home, identification tags will make it easier to reach you, if the dog is found.
If your pet needs anti-anxiety medications to cope, be sure to work with your Vet to ensure you have an ample supply for the duration of the long weekend. Contact your veterinarian well ahead of the holiday.
If your pets have been microchipped, take time before the holiday weekend to check that the chip is active and all information is current. Contact your vet if you cannot find your pet’s microchip information.
Check for holes underneath yard fencing which a dog or cat can use to escape from the noise. Secure your windows and doors. Additionally, you can close window curtains and use household items like fans, air-conditioning units, televisions, and radios to assist in drowning out the sounds.
Always contact your Vet for advice or recommendations prior to trying calming aids or products.
Prior to the evening hours, if the weather permits, try to get your dog out for some rigorous exercise which will tire them out and lower stress levels.
New York State Law:
Fireworks, with the exception of “sparkling devices” are illegal in the State of New York.
New York State Law allows for the sale and use of a specific category of consumer fireworks known as Sparkling Devices. (Ground based or handheld devices that produce a shower of colored sparks and or a colored flame, audible crackling or whistling noise and smoke.)
The sale of illegal fireworks (roman candles, bottle rockets, mines, pyrotechnics, etc.) is a Class “B” misdemeanor. Possession of these illegal fireworks is a violation.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. File photo by Alex Petroski
Even as Suffolk County prepares for the final phase of its economic reopening this Wednesday, people came to Fire Island during Fourth of July celebrations, where they reportedly violated social distancing and face covering rules.
After all the work to reduce the spread of the virus in Suffolk County and the economic and personal sacrifices designed to save lives, County Executive Steve Bellone (D) was disheartened by images of people on Fire Island and in Montauk who ignored public health rules.
Bringing groups of people within six feet of each other without wearing face coverings is “just dumb,” Bellone said. “It doesn’t make sense. The way that we will undo all of the progress that we have made is to simply stop using common sense.”Such flouting of rules designed to protect the public “is unacceptable” and will result in enforcement actions, Bellone said.
Future incidents in which people don’t follow health guidelines can result in tickets from the police department. The tickets are a Class B Felony.
Bellone urged residents to remain safe so that the county can consider reopening schools and so businesses that have been able to survive the earlier shutdown can continue to rebuild.
The Suffolk County Police Department received 1,160 firework-related calls from Friday through Sunday.
Viral Numbers
The number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 was 43, which represents a 1.1 percent positive rate among the 3,812 people tested.
The total number of people who have tested positive for the virus was 41,685. The number of people who have had a positive antibody test, who have not had symptoms of the disease but whose bodies have developed antibodies, is 19,978.
Hospitalizations declined by three to 63, while the number of people in the Intensive Care Units was 16, which is also down by three.
Hospital bed use was at 64 percent. The occupancy of ICU beds was at 56 percent.
Over the last day, 13 people were discharged from Suffolk County hospitals.
One person died from complications related to COVID-19. The total number of deaths for Suffolk County increased to 1,984.
Residents prepare July Fourth at-home firework shows in Port Jefferson Station in 2018. Photo by Kyle Barr
A man in Port Jefferson Station was injured just after 10 p.m. last night when he attempted to light a firework that explored and injured one of his eyes.
Carlos Diaz, 29, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious, but not life threatening injuries.
Additionally, a 29-year old man in Central Islip was severely wounded in the hand from an exploding firework. The man was at home on Tamarack Street when the injury occurred around 9:10 p.m. He was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital.
“Every year, we do these reminders and talk about the dangers of fireworks,” County Executive Steve Bellone (D) said in his daily media call. He shared his hopes that both people injured by fireworks will recover.
Suffolk County Police Department Chief Stuart Cameron said the county did have a higher incidence of fireworks-related calls, due to the limitations on large crowds at the usual fireworks shows.
While the number rose, he said the increase in Nassau County was “much higher.”
Earlier in the day, at 5:30 p.m., Second Precinct officers responded to a fire at the Rodeway Inn in Huntington Station. Canine officers located Raymond Pond, 50, whom they are holding overnight and charging with Arson in the second degree. Pond, who is a resident of the Inn, also has two outstanding warrants. While people were at the Inn when it caught fire, the police reported no injuries.
Viral Numbers
For the fifth time in the last seven days, Suffolk County reported no deaths from complications related to COVID-19. This lower mortality rate puts the county in a good position to reach Phase 4 of its reopening plan this Wednesday.
“We are moving into the new week in very good shape,” Bellone said. The low mortality rate is a “credit to everyone who has done amazing work in this county,” including by the public who he said has, mostly, abided by rules regarding social distancing and face coverings.
The number of new positive tests was 57, which brings the total number of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus to 41,642.
An additional 19,960 people have tested positive for the antibody.
Hospitalizations declined by four to 66. The number of people in the Intensive Care Unit increased by two to 19.
Hospital bed occupancy was at 67 percent, while the percent of ICU beds in use was 60 percent.
In the last day, 10 people were discharged from county hospitals.
Attendees and marchers during the annual Port Jefferson Fourth of July parade in 2019. File photo by Kyle Barr
*Update* Officials confirmed Thursday, July 2 the Port Jefferson Village board was issuing a permit for a car parade this Saturday after the permit was deemed complete by Village Administrator Joe Palumbo.
Original Story:
After the Port Jefferson Fire Department announced it was canceling this year’s Fourth of July parade due to the ongoing pandemic, a local conservative group announced it would host its own parade to mark the standout American holiday. However, this new community-run parade has made some waves within the village because of the event’s political undertones.
The Setauket Patriots, a local right-wing social media group, established the event they called Patriot Day Parade which was advertised on Facebook. They invited local fire departments, floats, classic cars or anyone else looking to participate. Because of concerns with distancing, Village of Port Jefferson officials requested the parade take place in vehicles. The Setauket Patriots also advertised for people to wear masks.
“All politics aside, this is not a political event, all people are invited,” said a representative of the Setauket Patriots who asked not to be named so as to not be attacked on social media. “We should come together for the birth of our nation.”
The parade is scheduled to meet up at 10 a.m. at Railroad Avenue then start marching at 11. The Facebook event said it has been in contact with Suffolk County Police who will escort the parade and close all streets along the route, though police did not respond to requests for confirmation. The route will take it down Main Street, take a left on West Broadway and stop in front of Village Hall where it will disburse, according to Village Administrator Joe Palumbo.
The parade has at least partially been in response to a recent protest march held in Port Jefferson. The Setauket Patriots description of their parade on Facebook incorrectly states that the Village of Port Jefferson canceled the regular July 4 parade, as that event is instead handled annually by the fire department. The post points to the recent Black Lives Matter march held in Port Jefferson June 18, which village officials granted a permit for, as why a 4th of July parade should be hosted as well. That June protest was created by students at Stony Brook University, who submitted the permit application which was unanimously approved by the village board at its June 15 meeting.
The Setauket Patriots’ post said that march shut down Main Street for four hours, but a TBR News Media reporter who was on the scene said it only lasted for two, and after holding speeches at Village Hall the crowd quickly disbursed.
The Setauket Patriots also wrote that despite comments from detractors that the parade would be a rally for President Donald Trump (R), the march “is a July 4th Parade PERIOD.”
“It’s not a Trump rally, but anyone who attends is free to wave whatever flag they want because that’s what this country is built on,” the post continued.
As of Tuesday, June 30, village officials said they have worked through the application with a Setauket Patriots representative. The group paid the application and safety fees attached to the permit application, which has been sent for review. Because the next official village meeting is scheduled for July 6, Palumbo said the village trustees and mayor are to be polled on the application, but no decision has been made as of time of reporting. Because July 4 is a federal holiday, the decision on the application must be made before that date.
In mid-June, the Port Jefferson Fire Department announced it would not be hosting its annual parade, and in a letter, Todd Stumpf, Port Jefferson Fire Department chief, cited COVID-19 concerns as why it was being canceled.
In May and early June, the village considered hosting its annual fireworks show at a later date than July 4, but by June 15 had canceled the show it usually hosts at East Beach, with officials citing safety needs and an inability for people to socially distance considering the numbers of crowds who usually come down for the annual display.
This post was updated July 1 with a comment from a Setauket Patriots representative.
Lisa Gaines, mother of 7-year-old Victoria Gaines, who was killed in a July 4th boating tragedy in 2012 joined town and maritime community leaders at the Harbormaster’s office, where officials announced plans to increase enforcement against unsafe, intoxicated and speeding boaters in Huntington’s waterways during the 4th of July holiday week. They also announced a joint initiative between Neptune Sail and Power Squadron and the town to provide advanced boating safety training under Huntington’s newly renamed Victoria Gaines Boating Safety Program.
Gaines offered words of caution, including safety tips.
“You are responsible for the wake you leave behind,” and cautioned boat passengers not to assume the boat operator has taken all safety precautions, encouraging passengers to “ask questions.”
On the evening of Thursday, July 4th, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Town will be enforcing a temporary 5 mph boating speed limit in the certain zones as identified on a map, which is available on the town’s website HuntingtonNY.gov and its social media pages.
“The Town implements these temporary speed zones due to the overwhelming number of boats in Huntington’s waters–from 800 to 1,000 boats–for the Fourth of July celebration and the danger that a wake from a speeding boat creates, potentially destabilizing a smaller or overcrowded boat,” said Supervisor Chad Lupinacci (R). “Sadly, this exact scenario tragically played out in 2012. Seven years ago, Lisa Gaines lost her daughter, Victoria, who was just days shy of her 8th birthday, when the boat they were on capsized in Oyster Bay after a Fourth of July fireworks display.”
Bay Constables will patrol the waters from 7:00 a.m. until 2 o’clock in the morning every day and will be on call 24/7.
“They [bay constables] will continue to support the Suffolk County Marine Bureau to crack down on speeders, intoxicated boaters, conducting boat stops and ensuring boats are operating safely to prevent unnecessary tragedies,” Lupinacci said.
Dom Spada, Acting Director of Maritime Services cautioned boaters planning to enter Huntington’s waterways for the 4th of July fireworks displays about tidal conditions.
“Later in the evening, around 10:30 p.m. on July 4, we will be experiencing mid-tide,” he said. “Rocks and jetties are barely covered by the water during mid-tide, so they may not be visible to boaters, but please stay in the channels and don’t cut your turns short.”
Senior Harbormaster Fred Uvena added that boaters can call the Harbormaster’s office on Channel 9 when their boats’ waste tanks are getting full.
“Please don’t dump your waste water into the harbor; these waterways are a precious natural resource‑we’ll send a pump out boat to you, just call us on Channel 9.”
The town’s map also lists eight boating emergency pickup locations: Powles Dock; Lloyd Neck Bath Club; Huntington Town Dock; Huntington Bay Club; Huntington Beach Community Association Dock; Northport Yacht Club; Soundview Boat Ramp; and Eaton’s Neck Coast Guard Station.
Uvena also advised boaters of the potential destruction a wake can create – even outside of the 5 mph zone – when hundreds of boats are in the water in close proximity. He gave additional safety tips and warned against BWI, boating while intoxicated.
“We will stop you, we will check you, we will bring you to shore, where we’ll do a field sobriety test, and you will be arrested.”
Supervisor Lupinacci also announced the launch of new advanced boating safety training courses offered at Town Hall to help boaters and passengers avoid tragedies on the water: “Under the banner of the Town’s Victoria Gaines Boating Safety Program, I am pleased to announce that the Town is now offering advanced boating safety courses presented by Neptune Sail and Power Squadron, which address planning for and troubleshooting boating emergencies – information that can save lives.”
Philip Quarles, Education Commander for Neptune Sail and Power Squadron, stated: “The Neptune Sail and Power Squadron was founded in 1938 and has been serving Town of Huntington for 83 years teaching boating safety and advanced boating courses. We are honored to be partnering with the Town of Huntington offering classes to residents. “Emergencies on Board” will be offered on August 12. You can learn more by visiting www.neptuneboatingclub.com.”
Gaines said she hopes boaters of all ages and levels of experience continue to educate themselves about boat safety. She believes the new laws on the horizon will ultimately save lives.
“One never thinks this could happen to them and it absolutely can,” she said. “Have a fun and very safe holiday and summer to all.”
Even in these days of political dissent, I think and hope that we all still remember what the Fourth of July is really about, the achieving of independence from tyrannical rule and the birth of our nation and the good old red, white and blue of our flag.
Accordingly, I say Fourth of July food should be not just the traditional barbecue fare but also concoctions in red, white and blue. However, what blue foods are there except for blueberries and blue corn? So here in honor of Old Glory, our grand old flag, the birth and longevity of our nation, I offer you a cherry clafouti with mascarpone and blueberries, blue corn chip spread with sour cream and salsa, and watermelon, feta, cucumber and blueberry salad parfait.
Cherry Clafouti with Mascarpone and Blueberries
Cherry Clafouti with Mascarpone and Blueberries
YIELD:Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1¼ cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch salt
½ cup flour
3 cups pitted fresh cherries
8 ounces mascarpone
1 pint fresh blueberries, washed
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Vigorously whip together the milk, half the sugar, the eggs, vanilla, salt and flour until well emulsified. Grease a 2-quart casserole, then pour half the batter into it. Bake 7 to 10 minutes until it starts to set but a knife inserted in center does not come out clean. Remove from oven, evenly distribute cherries over top, sprinkle with remaining sugar, then remaining batter. Bake 45 to 60 minutes until clafouti is puffed and golden brown.
Remove from oven and serve warm with a dollop of mascarpone and a sprinkling of fresh blueberries.
Blue Corn Chip Spread
YIELD:Makes 8 to 12 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups crumbled blue corn chips
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
One 8-ounce container sour cream
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream
2 cups shredded manchego cheese
2 to 3 cups salsa
DIRECTIONS:
Grease a large deep pie plate or 9×13 shallow baking dish with olive oil. Spread the crumbled corn chips evenly on the bottom. In a blender or food processor combine the cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper and milk until they are well blended and the mixture is smooth but thick. Spread over the crumbled chips, then sprinkle with manchego cheese. Finally, spread the salsa over the top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with whole blue corn chips, crackers, cold beer, sangria, lemonade or soda.
Watermelon, Cucumber, Blueberry and Feta Salad Parfait
YIELD:Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups bite-size watermelon pieces
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Place ½ cup watermelon pieces in each glass, next add 1/8 of the diced cucumber, then 1/8 cup blueberries and finally two tablespoons feta. Repeat procedure. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegars, salt and pepper; keep at room temperature. When ready to serve, uncover and drizzle dressing evenly over each parfait. Serve as an appetizer or side dish with bread sticks, crusty rustic bread and extra virgin olive oil in which to dip the bread.
July 4th can be a very stressful time for our pets. Stock photo
By Matthew Kearns, DVM
I commonly get this question around this time of year, “What can I give my pet (usually my dog) for all the fireworks before, during and after July 4th?” One point I tell pet owners to keep in mind is fear of loud noises is a natural, instinctive behavior in dogs and cats, telling them to seek shelter temporarily, alerting them to potential predators in the area, etc. However, I agree that when a pet is oversensitive to this noise stimulus to the point where they cower, shake, pace, urinate/defecate in the house, destroy furniture or even try to climb on your lap that becomes a big problem.
Supplements: Alpha-casozepine, L-theanine (green tea extract) and aromatherapy (lavender, chamomile) are the safest and also have the widest range of efficacy in my opinion. I have had feedback from owners that report these supplements or homeopathic remedies are either “just what the doctor ordered” or are now of the opinion that I am more “snake-oil salesman” than veterinarian. My advice is it’s great to try these but have a backup plan.
Over-the-Counter Medications: The only over-the-counter medication that has been evaluated for sedation is diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Diphenhydramine can cause drowsiness, and I have heard a few owners tell me it is enough; but I have found that it is more effective for dogs that suffer from motion sickness during travel than sedating a dog climbing the walls from a noise phobia. My advice is the same. Have a backup plan.
Antidepressants and SSRIs: These medications can be quite effective; the mainstay of antidepressants in veterinary medicine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) called clomipramine (Clomicalm). The mainstay of selected serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) is fluoxetine (Prozac). The problem is these medications can take a minimum of three weeks and sometimes up to 8 weeks to get to steady therapeutic levels. That means starting before Memorial Day, and my experience has been that pet owners (myself included) do not think that far ahead.
Benzodiazepines: The mainstay of benzodiazepines in veterinary medicine is alprazolam (Xanax). This medication has been studied extensively for all sorts of anxiety and phobias in dogs. It is helpful, but I have to admit that I have been less than impressed with the results with the use of benzodiazepines by themselves. These medications are designed to be used in conjunction with a TCA or SSRI where the TCA/SSRI is a maintenance medication and the benzodiazepine is situational. The problem is what is described above: It takes one to two months of steady use of the TCA or SSRI for the addition of a benzodiazepine to be effective.
Phenothiazine: Phenothiazines are tranquilizers, and the most widely used phenothiazine tranquilizer in veterinary medicine is acepromazine. Using acepromazine to sedate a dog is wonderful if one is looking to keep them still (and not destroy the house), but it does not address phobias or anxiety. I do prescribe it routinely around the 4th of July because it works so well in a “real time” basis, but I do not recommend it as a long-term medication.
Dexmedetomidine: This medication is the newest kid on the block. Initially used for sedation prior to procedures, dexmedetomidine (Sileo) is now used to treat anxiety on a short-term basis similar to acepromazine.
There are several choices for sedating our dogs for noise phobias this July 4th. Please check with your veterinarian to determine which is both effective and safe for your dog. Have a happy and safe 4th of July.
Dr. Kearns practices veterinary medicine from his Port Jefferson office and is pictured with his son Matthew and his dog Jasmine.
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
A scene from Port Jefferson's annual 4th of July parade down Main Street. Photo by Alex Petroski
Port Jefferson’s annual July 4th parade sponsored by the Port Jefferson Fire Department marched down Main Street in the village Tuesday morning. Marchers from nearby fire departments, the Suffolk County Police Department, and numerous other groups including the Port Jefferson Ferry, local boys and girls scout troops, and many others took part in the festivities.
