Over 5,000 community members, families, and visitors gathered on August 30 at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club driving range for the Village of Lawrence’s highly anticipated annual Summer Concert & Fireworks Show. Featuring an exhilarating live musical performance by renowned artist Joey Newcomb, the evening culminated in a breathtaking fireworks display over the waterfront.

The free community event brought together residents from across Nassau County for an unforgettably vibrant evening packed with live music, free family fun, and a community Kosher BBQ served by Elite Catering. Guests brought lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the summer weather and celebrate local community spirit.

The event was graced by distinguished elected leaders, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, Nassau County Legislative Presiding Officer Howard Kopel, Assemblyman Ari Brown, and TOH Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.

Mayor Samuel Nahmias welcomed the guests to the historic event: “When we first envisioned bringing a concert and fireworks celebration to Lawrence, it was a dream. Tonight, each and every one of you helped us turn that dream into a reality. This is what Lawrence is all about: community, unity, friendship, family, and coming together to enjoy the incredible village that we are so fortunate to have and call home.”

Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti applauded Mayor Samuel Nahmias for his leadership, “Look at the beautiful things that Mayor Nahmias and the Board are putting together like this concert and fireworks. I’m just so happy to be here, I’m happy to be with my new Five Towns family.”

County Executive Bruce Blakeman concluded the evening, noting, “On the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we have to remember, we have to fight for our freedom. We can’t let anybody take our freedom away from us, especially our freedom to practice our religion.” Blakeman then delighted the crowd by having the children count down to Fireworks by Grucci.

Special thank you to all who made the event a success including Mayor Samuel Nahmias and Monica Nahmias, and trustees Aaron Parnes, Aaron Felder, Tammy Roz, and Steven Gottesman, Administrator Gerry Castro, Treasurer Lina Fusco, Nassau County Police and Auxiliary Police, Hatzalah, and the Town of Hempstead for providing the bandshell, and Village of Lawrence and Lawrence Yacht & Country Club maintenance crews.

The Village is grateful for the sponsorships of local businesses: Gold Sponsors: Fame & SKI Development; Silver Sponsors: Maidenbaum & Rita’s Ices; and Bronze Sponsors: The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, Prime Bistro, & Seasons Lawrence.