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Friday, July 31, 2026
Fire Island Pines, NY
Fire Island Pines, NY 11782Fire Island’s biggest weekend — a weekend-long charity dance event centered on the Saturday-night beach party, Altar Ego (Aug 1, 10 PM–6 AM). Five official events Fri Jul 31–Sun Aug 2, 2026, with a mythology-driven theme, benefiting the Pines Foundation, Stonewall Community Foundation, and Seashore Defense Fund. 21+.
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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)

Sat, Aug 1
10 PM - 6 AM
On the Beach, Fire Island Pines

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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