{"id":2456477,"date":"2026-06-12T15:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2456477"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:29:58","slug":"long-island-summer-street-festivals-alive-after-five-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/long-island-summer-street-festivals-alive-after-five-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Island summer street festivals: Alive After Five and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Downtowns across Long Island come to life in the summer with al fresco events filling the streets and sidewalks. Head to Main Street for a stroll and expect to be met with live music, street vendors, food trucks and more. From a block party in Babylon to Riverhead\u2019s Alive on 25, here are weeknight events to attend across Long Island.<\/p>\n

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE IN WANTAGH<\/h2>\n

Railroad Avenue, Wantagh<\/em><\/p>\n

Upcoming dates:<\/strong> July 2, 16, 30, Aug. 13, 27<\/p>\n

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Musician Ed Ryan performs at Thursday Night Live on Railroad Avenue in Wantagh. Credit: Morgan Campbell<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The block party features live music and entertainment, activities for kids, video game truck, food trucks and vendors.<\/p>\n

ALIVE BY THE BAY IN BAY SHORE<\/h2>\n

Main Street<\/em><\/p>\n

Upcoming dates: <\/strong>June 30, July 14, 28 and Aug. 11 (rain date makeup: Aug. 18)<\/p>\n

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The Cover Girl Band performs during Bay Shore’s Alive by the Bay festival. Credit: Newsday\/Thomas A. Ferrara<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The event features<\/a> live music, outdoor dining, arts and crafts and children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n

GREAT NECK PLAZA\u2019S SUMMER PROMENADE NIGHTS<\/h2>\n

Event alternates between several locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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Street scene of the Promenade Night in Great Neck. Credit: Ryan C. Jones<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Upcoming dates: <\/strong>June 17 (Great Neck Road), June 24 (Cutter Mill Road), July 8 (South Middle Neck Road), July 15 (South Side of Middle Neck Road), July 22 (Bond Street)\u00a0and July 29 (North Side of Middle Neck between Grace Avenue and\u00a0Maple Drive)<\/p>\n

Dine in the street European-style and join the festivities in Great Neck Plaza. Entertainment includes live music.<\/p>\n