Central Astoria's 2017 Independence Celebration
Apr 16, 2018Astoria Park Great Lawn on Shore Blvd., between the Hell Gate Bridge and the pool.This highly anticipated annual community event, that attracts a tremendous audience from near and far, will ring in the 2017 Waterfront Concert Series and 2017 Movies on the Waterfront Series season. The event will feature a special performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra, followed by a spectacular Grucci fireworks display over the waterfront.The Central Astoria LDC is happy to be able to provide this event free to the public once again this year through funding provided by Councilman Costa Constantinides, support from Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, and in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and the generosity of its corporate sponsors: NRG, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home, Astoria Bank, Alma Bank, Atlantic Bank, Dunkin’ Donuts, Mount Sinai Queens and Greiner-Maltz Investment Properties.Marie Torniali, Executive Director of Central Astoria LDC, said, “The Central Astoria Independence Celebration is a testament to the community spirit and collaboration in Astoria. Our elected officials, Councilmembers Constantinides and Van Bramer, the Parks Department, the NYPD, and the FDNY all work together to make this event the great night that it always is.” For more information, visit www.centralastoria.nyc or you may call 718-728-7820. (Western Queens Gazette)
