Coney Island has been a popular destination for Fourth of July celebrations since the early 1900s and the introduction of the hot-dog eating contest.

People wait for the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Thursday, July 4, 2025.

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Find live music, fabulous food, rides, fun, games and more at these fairs and fests on Long Island.