July 4th across the North Shore
Residents from all over Long Island flocked to parades and firework celebrations happening in from Brookhaven to Huntington, in honor of Independence Day.
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The American Flag blows in the wind along Heritage Park's Avenue of America during the Parade of American Flags on the Fourth of July. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Locals visit the Avenue of America to see the Parade of American Flags on the Fourth of July. Photo by Desirée Keegan

The Avenue of American at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai celebrates the nation's history, displaying facts about, and flags of each state. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Local artwork decorates the Avenue of America during the Fourth of July Parade of American Flags at Heritage Park. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Fred Drewes, on left, discusses his Court of American landscaping with a park visitor. Photo by Desirée Keegan

The Court of America at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai, which displays plants shaped into a map of the United States, is decorated with flags on the Fourth of July. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Locals visit the Avenue of America to see the Parade of American Flags on the Fourth of July. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Local artwork decorates the Avenue of America during the Fourth of July Parade of American Flags at Heritage Park. Photo by Desirée Keegan

A girl rides her bike down the Avenue of America, while her mother follows behind. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Festive decorations rest under trees throughout Heritage Park in Mount Sinai on the Fourth of July. Photo by Desirée Keegan

David and Kristin Masters of Smithtown smile with their America themed hats. David and Kristin Masters on Stengel place in Smithtown