Dec 5, 2008
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Poke your head into the bandshell any summer night for some free musical fun.
There are Latin nights, kids' nights, country line dancing, smooth jazz and . . . wait for it . . . tribute bands! Oh yeah. That's right. Party the summer away every Friday night with the fake Bon Jovi, Allman Brothers and Van Halen, just to name a few.
The bandshell, a summer mainstay at Jones Beach for years, provides a free night of entertainment. Put together a crew and roll into the Central Mall at Field 4. Get there after 6 p.m. and the parking is free, too. Woo hoo!
Quick tip: On weekend nights, you might want to get there an hour early or so (shows start at 7:30 p.m.) to assure yourself a good spot on the floor. And bring your own chairs if you want to sit and relax. Otherwise, no guarantees on finding a spot on the wooden bleachers.
Beer, soda, water, ice cream and other refreshments are sold at the concession stand within 100 feet of the bandshell. There's also a stand that sells water, lemonade and pretzels right on the boardwalk.