Jones Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Show Canceled

The annual Fourth of July Jones Beach fireworks show won't take place this summer. Blame coronavirus.

"Due to social distancing measures in place and the large crowds the event typically attracts, it is not feasible to hold the Fourth of July fireworks display this summer," a message on the Jones Beach State Park website reads. "We look forward to resuming the event next year."

To encourage social distancing and help stop the spread of virus, many parks have reduced parking by 50 percent, leading to popular parks reaching capacity by noon.

On Saturday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state has reached the lowest number of hospitalizations and deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.