There is nothing like Long Island summers and the start of the season is heralded each year by a number of different occasions. Whether you love boating, beaching, sunbathing or just plain enjoying the balmy weather, below we have listed some of the signs that summer is coming. Did we forget one? List it in the comments below.
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The Jones Beach Theater concert lineup is released
You know it's time to start thinking of those hot summer nights when the lineup of artists appearing at Jones Beach Theater is released every year. Rocking out to your favorite band overlooking the waters of Zachs Bay has been a perennial favorite of Long Islanders for decades. Want to get in the mood as you wait for your favorite band to perform? Click here to read Crazy Facts About Jones Beach Theater.
Photo: Lon S. Cohen.
Mister Softee Visits Your Neighborhood
Ahhh, there is nothing like those magical chimes of the ice cream truck as it makes the slow roll through your neighborhood. No matter how old you are, there is something that just takes you back to being a kid once you hear it. The ice cream man is a sure sign that summer isn’t far behind.
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Lobster Roll AKA LUNCH Reopens
Lobster Roll in Amagansett is the legendary roadside eatery that is an annual must-visit for seafood lovers near and far. Folks have made this a yearly stop on their way out to Montauk Point. They open up every year in May for the summer.
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Start Worrying About Ticks
Sorry. This one is not so great but it’s a fact of life on Long Island.
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Splish Splash Opens For the Season
With rivers, waves and pools, slides and over 30 rides, Splish Splash, Long Island’s own water park, opens every year in May. Did you know Splish Splash was built by the same owners who run Adventureland? Click here to read Crazy Facts About Adventureland.
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Beach Days Return
Long Island has some of the best beaches in the entire world and every year millions of Long Islanders flock to the shoreline from the North Shore to the South Shore and out to the East End. What’s your favorite beach? Click here to read Crazy Facts About Smith Point Beach.
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Your Favorite Seasonal Ice Cream Parlor Opens
Sure, you can go get ice cream at plenty of places all across Long Island but there is something about that one seasonal shop that makes you wistful for summer days. Whether it’s Sweet Treats on the Wharf in Port Washington or Chandler Square Ice Cream in Port Jefferson (we’re sensing a pattern here) these ice cream parlors are only open when the weather starts to get warm. Of course, there is also Ralph’s Ices that opens every season with locations all across Long Island. Forget the groundhog, it is a sure sign that winter is ending once they start scooping. (And yes, we put ice cream on this list twice!)
