East Meadow, NY - October 2nd, 2013 - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced Gloria Gaynor will be performing at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre as part of the “We Will Survive” Strong Island Music Festival on Saturday, October 19th. The festival will begin at 12:30 p.m. with Gloria Gaynor taking the stage at 6:00 p.m. The performances throughout the festival will take place on three different stages, located around Eisenhower Park’s parking field 6 and 6a. Admission is free.

The “We Will Survive” Strong Island Music Festival lineup is as follows:

Country Stage:

• 12:30 p.m. – Rattlesnake Dawn
• 2:00 p.m. – Southbound

Rock Stage:

• 1:15 p.m. – Minute by Minute
• 2:45 p.m. – Wonderous Stories

Lakeside Theatre:

• 3:30 p.m. – Funk Filharmonik
• 4:45 p.m. – That 70’s Band
• 6:00 p.m. – Gloria Gaynor

The “We Will Survive” Strong Island Music Festival, presented by New York Music & Events Group, will also include a Long Island historical interactive area featuring several Long Island historical societies and Museums, craft and gift show. A portion of the corporate proceeds will be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Nassau County Hurricane Sandy Relief, and the Nassau County Police Fallen Officers – Widows and Orphans Fund.

About Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow, with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue. As one of the largest public spaces in the New York metropolitan area, Eisenhower Park offers a full range of athletic and family activities, including one of the finest swimming facilities in the U.S., three world-class golf courses, dozens of athletic fields and courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, fitness trails and more. For further information, contact the Parks Public Information Office at: (516) 572-0200 or visit the Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museums website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.