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NEW YORK CITY — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around New The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 show is coming back to the Brooklyn Bridge and East River. Where and when to see 4th of July fireworks celebrations from Macy's to Coney Island in NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in 2025. June 4, 2025 Lighting Up Iconic New York City Skyline, 49th Edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Will Fire from Barges on East River at the Seaport District, and Iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Providing Miles of Prime Viewing for New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Macy’s today announced that on Friday, July 4th, the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show will Here's what you need to know about the 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show, including the location, list of NYC street closures, best places to watch and performers. Looking for a spot to watch the July 4th fireworks in NYC? We've got a full list of the best viewing areas to see the show! The iconic Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are returning to Brooklyn Bridge and East River on July 4, 2025. America’s largest Independence Day celebration will illuminate the NYC skyline for the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®, featuring thousands of shells launched from four barges positioned on the lower East River in the NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the East River for 2025. See what time it starts, how long it lasts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn. 6sqft rounded up the best 4th of July fireworks celebrations in NYC, from prime waterfront views atop opulent rooftops to front-row seats along the East River. June 30, 2025 Lighting Up Iconic New York City Skyline, 49th Edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Will Fire from Barges From Lower Section of East River and Near Iconic Brooklyn Bridge 10 Times More Free Tickets Being Offered Than Last Year Provides More New Yorkers Miles of Prime Viewing for Show NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that 100,000 free tickets will The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks return to the East River this year after last year's Hudson River launch. Here's everything to know about best places to watch, weather and traffic. Macy's 4th of July Fireworks—NYC's most impressive pyrotechnic show—is back this year. Here is how to watch it. A beloved New York City tradition since 1976, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Everything you need to attend Macy's July 4th, 2025 fireworks in New York: schedule, best free viewing spots, and lineup. On Friday, July 4, 2025, the 49th edition of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® will once again light up the night sky from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges on the East River near the Seaport District. This year’s spectacle promises to be an unforgettable summer celebration visible from miles around. Discover the best ways to spend Fourth of July NYC, from luxe rooftops to river cruises and hidden fireworks spots worth knowing. What to know about the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show 2025 — and the best places to watch in NYC By Katherine Donlevy Published July 3, 2025, 7:00 a.m. ET NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The city will hand out 100,000 free tickets to premier viewing spots for the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show. On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 9:25 PM, the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will light up New York City’s skyline. This year’s spectacular features over 60,000 shells launched from five barges positioned on the Hudson River between West 14th and West 34th Streets in Manhattan. The Macy’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks are returning this year for their 49th anniversary! The spectacle returns to the East River this year after switching to the west side’s Hudson River in 2024, and will feature the country’s largest July 4th fireworks display with over 48,000 shells synced to an original curated musical score. New Yorkers hoping to catch prime views of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks can score free tickets starting Tuesday, July 1, at 8:30 am, when the city will release 100,000 tickets online at july4thtickets.events.nyc on a first-come, first-served basis.
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