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Bay Ridge goes off with a bang

Food, tunes, and fireworks — nobody does Independence Day like Bay Ridge!

On Friday, march down to Fort Hamilton (Ft. Hamilton Parkway and 101st street) for live music and fireworks from 6–10 pm. A Temptations cover group and two former Supremes will elevate your souls faster than you can say “bottle rocket.” And speaking of, the fort will cap off the evening with its own artillery show. The party is free, but you have to register at www.hamiltonmwr.com.

Sleep off the party, and then grab some grub with your Ridge compatriots on Saturday at the annual Greater Bay Ridge Fourth of July picnic in the ball field near Shore Road and 82nd Street. You can BYOBasket or get some cookout fare from the food stand. All your favorite local bands will be there, so there’s no use looking for them in some dank bar. The party runs from noon–7 pm.

Afterward, seek out a roof to watch the fireworks. Look toward Coney Island for the closest display.

On Independence Day we established America’s dominance over the British, but there is no need to rub it in. Give the Brits some love on Sunday by rocking out to British Invasion revivalists London Fogg at the Lonestar Bar and Grill (8703 Fifth Ave. between 87th and 88th streets) at 4 pm.

On Tuesday, it is more free live music when Out of the Blue plays the first show of this year’s Summer Concert Series at 79th Street and Shore Road. The free show kicks off at 7 pm.

Reach reporter Max Jaeger at mjaeger@cnglocal.com or by calling (718) 260–8303. Follow him on Twitter @MJaeger88.