Part 4

by Takeshi Yamada

The largest free event in Coney Island would be the weekly fireworks at the Coney Island Beach on July 20, 27, August 10, 17, 24, and September 7, 2007. It starts around 9:50pm and lasts for about 10 minutes. Our tax money burning and bursting in the air for public entertainment.  

A poster. The last weekly fireworks at the Coney Island Beach is scheduled for September 7, 2007, weather permitting. (August 26, 2007)

The banner on the fence by the entrance of the boardwalk of the Astroland Amusement Park says it all. “Coney Island’s Astroland Amusement Park. A Proud Sponsor of The Friday Night Fireworks” (August 18, 2007)

The preparations of the weekly Friday night fireworks at the Coney Island Beach. These equipments have not been changed for over 100 years in Coney Island. Classic! No computer control consoles, laser beam sculptures (as seen on September 11 n Manhattan, annually) or plasma canons (as seen in Sifi TV shows) here. (August 24, 2007)

The spectacular fireworks seen at the borderline of Astroland Amusement Park and Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. (August 24, 2007)

Astroland Amusement Park at night. View from the boardwalk entrance facing the Surf Avenue entrance. (August 25, 2007)

The Coney Island style fast food at the board walk. Greasey, fatty, and yummy - the BEST! The historical Parachute Jump Tower in the back. (August 25, 2007)

Many music sessions at temporary stages on the boardwalk have been held throughout the summer time here. The free wild big dance parties like this on the boardwalk is truly awesome. Sadly, there are no major dance clubs in Coney Island yet, unlike the Meat Packing District in Manhattan. (August 25, 2007)

Takeshi Yamada, Sea Rabbit (“Seara”) and the amusement park bunny at the Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. (August 24, 2007)