This event is in the past.It took place on June 24, 2013 at Astoria Park.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & BluesPack a picnic and spread out on the great lawn for an evening of thirties-era big band music and a fireworks show by the same pyrotechnicians behind Macy's 4th of July. The Hell Gate Bridge and East River make a dramatic backdrop as Joe Battaglia's orchestra sets the mood and the sky lights up after dark.
riverside fireworks show
live big band music
picnic-friendly lawn
neighborhood summer tradition
Tips
🎆"as good - and from my point of view even better - given the idyllic, grassy Astoria Park location right alongside the East River" (QueensBuzz)
🎺Joe Battaglia plays big band hits from the 30s & 40s
⏰arrive early to secure a lawn spot
July 4th Fireworks
Astoria
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesPack a picnic and spread out on the great lawn for an evening of thirties-era big band music and a fireworks show by the same pyrotechnicians behind Macy's 4th of July. The Hell Gate Bridge and East River make a dramatic backdrop as Joe Battaglia's orchestra sets the mood and the sky lights up after dark.
riverside fireworks show
live big band music
picnic-friendly lawn
neighborhood summer tradition
Tips
🎆"as good - and from my point of view even better - given the idyllic, grassy Astoria Park location right alongside the East River" (QueensBuzz)
🎺Joe Battaglia plays big band hits from the 30s & 40s
⏰arrive early to secure a lawn spot
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