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North Hempstead Celebrates Labor Day With Fireworks, Music: PICS

The Town of North Hempstead celebrated Labor Day weekend with a live musical performance and fireworks display.

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People gathered in Port Washington last week for the Town of North Hempstead's annual Labor Day fireworks display.
People gathered in Port Washington last week for the Town of North Hempstead's annual Labor Day fireworks display. (Courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — The Port Washington skyline lit up once again this Labor Day weekend for North Hempstead's annual fireworks display.

The event at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday kicked off with a performance by classic rock band Kamellot. The Color Guard was presented by the Marine Corp League of Port Washington Detachment 614, the National Anthem was performed by Manhasset High School Alumna Kate Brady, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nassau County Girl Scouts Troop 1235.

Here are some photos of the event:

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The Color Guard was presented by the Marine Corp League of Port Washington Detachment 614 at North Hempstead's Labor Day Fireworks event. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)
Town Clerk Wayne Wink welcomed attendees to the Town's fireworks event. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)
Kamellot performs at North Hempstead's Labor Day Fireworks event. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)
Attendees celebrated North Hempstead's Labor Day Fireworks event on Saturday, Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)
Fireworks lit up the Port Washington skyline on Saturday, Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)

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