Event, Music, Parks Jun 27, 2011 Independence Celebration (Fireworks!) in Astoria Park Astoria is special in many ways, but one of the reasons why this is this time of year is the Independence Celebration! Scheduled a little earlier than July 4, this (…) Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Astoria is special in many ways, but one of the reasons why this is this time of year is the Independence Celebration! Scheduled a little earlier than July 4, this (…) by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Crowd waiting for the fireworks at Astoria Park Astoria is special in many ways, but one of the reasons why this is this time of year is the Independence Celebration! Scheduled a little earlier than July 4, this is a wonderful event with live music and a terrific fireworks display by Grucci. Grab your friends and/or family, bring a picnic, and head to Astoria Park for a lovely evening together under the stars. Music starts at 7:30 – this year, live music will be provided by the Astoria Symphony Orchestra. This evening also marks the beginning of the 29th Waterfront Concert Series in Astoria Park. All of this is free. Details: Astoria Independence Celebration 2011 Thursday, June 30, 7:30 p.m. Astoria Park Lawn, Shore Blvd. between the Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool (which opens 6/29!) Twitter Facebook Email Print About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.