A forecast of “severe weather” has forced the cancellation of tonight’s Alive on the River party on Patchogue River.
The announcement was made at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, June 20.
The theme for tonight’s event was going to be Summer Solstice. There is no makeup date, though there are four more Alive on the River nights planned for this summer. (See schedule below.)
“While the ‘official’ Alive on the River activities are postponed, please be aware that all our Patchogue riverfront establishments are still open for business tonight, and we welcome all to still come down and ride out the storms at Harbor Crab Company, The Oar, Off Key Tikki, Drift 82 and Dublin Deck,” reads an announcement from the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber’s Riverfront Committee runs the Alive on the River series, now in its second year. Each festival offers live music with no cover starting at 5 p.m. at all of the above locations. There are special sponsors and drink specials that change with each theme.
That, and water taxies run up and down the river, making stops at the bars and restaurants and Island View Marina. It’s $10 for unlimited rides from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The waterfront parties run mostly on the Thursdays opposite Alive After Five. There is no festival on July 4.Â
Click here to find out the four Alive After Five dates. The first Alive After Five of 2019, which carries a Pride theme, happens June 27.
The remaining Alive on the River nights (and themes) are as followed:
- July 18: Mardis Gras on the River
- Aug. 1: Reggae Sun Splash
- Aug. 15: Howl at the Moon
- Aug. 29: Luau on the River
The initial idea behind the river series was to introduce the bustling riverfront to people from across Long Island who might not know it exists.
“It’s exposing people to another part of the South Shore of Long Island,” said Tim Kelly, an owner at Drift 82. “Everyone knows about Main Street in Patchogue, Bay Shore and Babylon. This is creating a little more awareness of what Patchogue has to offer down by the water. And it’s definitely a draw.”
John Sarno, another Drift 82 owner, took the opportunity today to remind people to head down to Patchogue River on the Fourth of July, also noting Drift 82 will be co-hosting a hot dog-eating contest along with Coney Island Brewery.
The hot-dog eating contest goes from 3 to 5 p.m.
Click here to follow the Alive on the River page on Facebook.
