[Photo by Ben Watts] We can already feel it in the air (and the traffic) - 4th of July 2010 weekend is officially upon us! Get ready, because from day into night, Hamptonites will be celebrating our country's independence in true form: bbqs, beaches, and maybe even some midgets in burlesque outfits. See you around, and have a happy and safe 4th of July!
FRIDAY, JULY 2ND
Tommy Hilfiger East Hampton Summer Kick-Off Event
Details: This notoriously All-American brand celebrates our fine country with a soiree at the gorgeous space above their East Hamptons store. Expect to see your favorite employees from all the East Hampton stores in attendance. Open to the public.
Where: Tommy Hilfiger East Hampton, 69 Main Street
When: Friday, 7pm-10pm
Hamptons Social Series Launch Dinner at Lily Pond
Details: Campion and Tatiana Platt salute Best Buddies in the first of the Hamptons Socialite Series dinners. By invitation only.
Where: Lily Pond
When: Friday, 9pm-11pm
Kick Off 4th of July Weekend with Hamptons Mag and Hugo Boss
Details: The usual Hamptons Magazine crowd will be joined by special guest Matthew Settle (or as we know him, Rufus from Gossip Girl) to celebrate the holiday..before the fist-pumping crowds roll in, that is. Stick around after for special DJ Jesse Marco spinning into the wee hours of the morning.
Where: AXE Lounge at Dune
When: Friday, 10:30pm-midnight
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SATURDAY, JULY 3RD
Independence Day & Night at East Hampton Point
Details: The second annual 4th of July celebration put on by the Koch brothers (those crazy boys behind the Saturday brunch debacle), this year's yacht party will of course be one for the record books. Or, the Facebook albums at least.
Where: Day & Night Brunch Party at East Hampton Point
When: Saturday, 12pm-6pm
Hampton & Co. Launches The Bob Woodruff Foundation Tie
Details: Quintessential Hamptons clothing company Hampton & Co. launches the new "Support Our Troops" tie for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. By invitation only.
Where: Hampton & Co. Flagship, Southampton
When: Saturday, 5pm-8pm
Urban Outfitters and The Montauk Yacht Club Present: AMERICA
Details: Swimming, drinking, tie dying, and all things American. With cocktails by Kanon Organic Vodka and Dos Equis beer.
Where: Montauk Yacht Club
When: Saturday, 6pm-10pm
Celebrate The Launch of the July 4th Issue of Social Life Magazine
Details: Kelly Killoren Bensimon and the Social Life Team, including High Society girl and editor-in-chief Devorah Rose.
Where: Invite Only, Watermill, NY
When: Saturday, 7pm-10pm
The Launch of "Eldridge East" at Bamboo
Details: Lower East Side hotspot The Eldridge goes a little farther east with the new Saturday night party at Boathouse owner Michael Gluckman's other East Hampton venue, Bamboo. Come celebrate both our country's independence and the introduction of this new Saturday hangout.
Where: Bamboo Restaurant & Sushi Lounge, 47 Montauk Hwy, East Hampton
When: Saturday, 11pm-2am
Special Performance by Kaskade at Lily Pond
Details: DJ sensation Kaskade will give a special performance at Lily Pond to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Where: Lily Pond
When: Saturday, 11pm-4am
Details: "On Saturday July 3rd, a quiet, restful summer in the lazy coastal town of Montauk is abruptly about to end." That's pretty much enough for us. PJ Monte and James Cruickshank present the fifth installation of their NYC meets MYC party at the Montauk Yacht Club.
Where: Montauk Yacht Club
When: Saturday, 11pm-5am
Shark Attack Sounds at Rick's Crabby Cowboy
Details: Photographer Ben Watts is back with his annual July 4th celebration in Montauk. Come get down to the sounds of DJs Cheeky Pans, Pun Geezey, Chelsea Leyland, Rene "L.A." Goulet, and Zen Freeman.
Where: Rick's Crabby Cowboy, East Lake Drive, Montauk
When: Saturday, 9pm
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SUNDAY, JULY 4TH
The Smile 4th of July Brunch and Pool Party
Details: Presented by Kanon Organic Vodka, what better way to spend a Sunday than with a liquor-infused poolside bash. By invitation only.
Where: Invite Only, Southampton, NY
When: Sunday, 3pm-8:00pm
The Beets - Cynthia Rowley at the Memory Motel
Details: Rock out with The Beets at the Cynthia Rowley pop-up at the iconic Memory Motel. Open event, $15 cover at the door.
Where: Cynthia Rowley at the Memory Motel, 692 Montauk Hwy
When: Sunday, 9pm
Details: Whether winding down from a day of brunches and bbqs, or warming up for a night out, sit back for a moment to enjoy the beautiful fireworks display near Montauk village. Be sure to get there early if you want a good view! [Photo via BBC]
Where: Montauk, NY
When: Sunday, 9pm-10pm
Details: The second night in a row that Lily Pond steps up the game for this holiday weekend. Even if you're not a fan of Deadmau5, at least come to enjoy watching a man in a mouse costume DJ one of the Hamptons' hottest clubs.
Where: Lily Pond
When: Sunday, 11pm-4am
Celebrate 4th of July and Adam Kapner's Birthday at AXE Lounge
Details: If you'd prefer your 4th of July to not look like something out of the circus (see below), swing by the AXE Lounge at Dune for a tame (it's a relative term) night enjoying music by Hamptons regulars DJ Jus Ske and The Chainsmokers.
Where: AXE Lounge
When: Sunday, 11pm-4am
The Box Presents a Twisted 4th of July Show at RdV. East
Details: Expect midgets, naked girls, and a potpourri of dancers/performers/etc, all likely boozing straight from the bottle in true RdV East style.
Where: RdV East
When: Sunday, 11pm-4am
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