Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, May 26, 2017
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BLANK SLATE MEDIA MAY 26, 2017
Lighting up the sky to honor heroes
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he Town of North Hempstead’s Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony, will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 27 with the program beginning at 6 p.m. This year, the Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony will a feature fireworks display by Charles Rappa, musical entertainment from both Desert Highway, an Eagles tribute band, and DJ Kev Dee, who will be playing popular songs from today and yesterday, students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School singing the National Anthem. The North Hempstead Beach Park offers a boardwalk along the water and picnic areas so visitors can enjoy a start to the summer season. “Each year we look forward to hosting our Memorial Day Fireworks Ceremony at North Hempstead Beach Park,” said North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “The event recognizes our Veterans and pays tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. We invite all Town residents to join us for a beautiful evening.” The program will start at 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at darkness. Prior to the fireworks a short NHTV film will be shown highlighting some of the town’s local veterans, as the speak about their service to their country and those who have been lost. The event is free but vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee. For more information, please visit www.northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or (516) 869-6311. The title sponsor of the event is NEFCU and the media sponsor Kiss Products Inc.
The Fireworks lighting up the sky over Hempstead Harbor. For more Memorial Day events and stories, see pages 63-67.