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Saturday, August 1, 2026
On the Beach, Fire Island Pines
Fire Island Pines, NY 11782, United StatesThe marquee event — eight hours of dancing on the open beach, 10 PM until 6 AM, with festival-grade production and thousands of costumed dancers. The 2026 beach party carries the name Altar Ego. DJs Avalon Emerson, Rimarkable, Joey with the Mustache. 21+.
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Fri, Jul 31
7 PM - 8 PM
Fire Island Pines, NY

Fri, Jul 31
7 PM - 10 PM
Whyte Hall Community Center, Fire Island Pines

Sat, Aug 1
1 PM - 6 PM
Fire Island Pines (236 Beach Hill Walk)

Sun, Aug 2
5 AM - 12 PM
Pavilion & Tryst Pool Club, Fire Island Pines

Sun, Aug 2
3 PM - 8 PM
Fire Island Pines (236 Beach Hill Walk)
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