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Riverhead to celebrate America 250 with July 4 parade and fireworks

by Jun 7, 2026
Riverhead will celebrate the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a parade in downtown Riverhead and fireworks at South Jamesport Beach on Saturday, July 4.

PAL fall soccer registration begins June 24

by Jun 7, 2026
Registration for the Riverhead Police Athletic League’s PAL/SUSA co-ed fall soccer program will be open June 24-July 23.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Community

by Jun 7, 2026
The Butterfly Effect Project will host a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, with entertainment, food, resources and activities for all ages.

Riverhead CAP celebrates 39th annual Say No to Drugs march

by Jun 5, 2026
Pulaski Street School students marched Friday in Riverhead CAP’s 39th annual Say No to Drugs March. Photos.

Grangebel goes country: Riverhead Chamber hosts ‘4th Before the 4th’ party

by Jun 5, 2026
The event featured country-western music, line-dancing, barbecue and cold drinks, games and activities for kids and an assortment of vendors.

North Fork Pride caps month of parades and events across the island

by Jun 2, 2026
North Fork Pride returns to Greenport June 27, capping a month of Pride events across Long Island.

Classic cars roll into Riverhead to raise money for Ukraine

by Jun 1, 2026
A 1930 Duesenberg Model J stole the show at the Peconic Bay Region Antique Automobile Club 'Blessing of the Cars' Saturday, held to benefit the people of Ukraine. Photo gallery,

Riverhead’s chalk-art festival turns 30

by Jun 1, 2026
Scenes from the 30th annual Mosaic street-painting festival Sunday.
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Emergency preparedness training offered in Jamesport

by May 29, 2026
Free emergency preparedness training will be offered June 11 at the Jamesport Meeting House. Advance registration is required.

Satchel Paige game at forgotten Riverhead stadium inspires local history project

by May 26, 2026
A forgotten Riverhead stadium where Satchel Paige pitched in 1950 inspired a new effort to preserve local stories before they disappear.