49th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 2025

Date & Time

Fri Jul 04 2025 at 05:24 am to 06:24 am

Location

East River | New York, NY

$49th Annual Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks 2025$

Details

The 49th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will light up the East River on Thursday night, starting at 8:00 p.m. The show will feature over 60,000 fireworks in a spectacular 30-minute display, celebrating America's Independence.

Where to Watch:

The fireworks will be launched from barges along the East River. Here are the best spots to catch the show:

Manhattan:

FDR Drive:
E. 42nd Street & FDR Drive (enter at 1st Avenue and East 42nd Street)
E. 23rd Street & FDR Drive (enter at 1st Avenue and East 23rd Street)

Queens:

Gantry Plaza State Park
Center Boulevard (Borden Avenue to 54th Avenue)

Brooklyn:

Transmitter Park (Access via Greenpoint Avenue)
Bushwick Inlet Park

Locations Not Recommended for Viewing:

Brooklyn Bridge Park
Domino Park
Roosevelt Island

Event Photos

Event Location

East River, East River, New York, NY, USA, United States

Event Host

Fourth of July Guide

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