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Vintage photos show what Coney Island's 4th of July celebrations used to look like

  • Coney Island has been a popular destination for the Fourth of July since the early 20th century.
  • Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on July 4 since the 1970s.

Coney Island has been a destination for Fourth of July celebrations for over a century.

From fireworks displays, parades, and live performances to the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Coney Island has been hosting Independence Day celebrations since the early 20th century.

Coney Island is still popular for New Yorkers who want to escape the city for the day, walk along the boardwalk, enjoy some rides, and eat a hot dog or two — or many more.

Here are vintage photos that show what Coney Island Fourth of July celebrations have looked like through the years.

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