Montauk Chamber Of Commerce Hosting 1st Annual Fourth Of July Fireworks Cruise

All aboard the Viking Starship!

The Montauk Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present its 1st annual Fireworks Cruise on Monday, July 4th at 7 p.m.

“We are very excited. Number one because it is our first time doing this Fireworks Cruise, never done before,” explained Laraine Creegan, Executive Director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce. “As a not-for-profit organization, we are always trying to find ways to fund raise and this looks to be a great way and have lots of fun too with a cruise around the Point, music, dancing.”

Fireworks will light up the sky. (Photo: Nicole Barylski)

Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner cruise around Montauk Point, with a unique vantage point of the 4th of July fireworks. Attendees will board The Viking at 6:45 p.m. and the display will begin at 9 p.m. Passengers should expect to return to the harbor around 10 p.m.

The dinner cruise includes all-inclusive beer, wine, and an all-American buffet dinner. The 3 B’s, a Montauk favorite, will also play live music throughout the evening.

Donations to the Montauk Chamber of Commerce would be greatly appreciated, as putting on an extravagant fireworks show is a large endeavor. “We are in the red by $13,700 and we need to make up for the cost of the show,” remarked Creegan. “Last year, we had one person make a large donation of $10,000 but we know this year that is not going to happen.” The fate of the beloved holiday weekend tradition may rest on a successful event. “If we come close to selling out just maybe we will get that much closed to paying for the fireworks, total cost is $20,400,” she added.

Admission to the 1st annual Fireworks Cruise is $75.

Note: this event is open to attendees 21 and older.

The Viking Starship is located at 462 West Lake Drive in Montauk. For more information, call 631-668-2428 or visit www.montaukchamber.com.