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From the best places to view the fireworks to some alternative ways to celebrate, check out the best 4th of July events in NYC! 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. Plan the ultimate July 4 in NYC! Discover fireworks, classic attractions, rooftop parties, festivals, and Independence Day events for the perfect summer weekend in New York. Antic Atlantic Fair The Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn's oldest and largest street festival, attracts thousands of visitors yearly in late September. Hosted by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, it features a diverse range of local vendors and restaurants offering international cuisines. Spanning from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront, the festival celebrates ethnic food, fine arts NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that 100,000 free tickets will be available to the public for viewing the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on Friday. The tickets will be available for designated viewing areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park or designated sections of Pier 16 and Pier 17 at The Seaport. The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display will cause various road closures in Manhattan and Brooklyn. In this photo taken July 4, 2016, fireworks are launched from barges on the East River The times listed for closures for street fairs are for the actual times of the street fairs themselves. The streets may be closed for longer to allow for set-up and breakdown. Astoria kicks off early July 4th celebration with 41st annual fireworks show Fireworks by Grucci light up the night sky over Astoria Park during Western Queens’ early Independence Day celebration on Thursday. The city’s July 4th Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular returns. Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda will be closed for the fair that starts at noon and will feature live entertainment Pixels New York Area Festivals, Carnivals, and Fairs July 2025 Soak up the sun and have lots of fun at these local carnivals, festivals, and street fairs taking place in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland County and Bergen County. Revisit your favorite annual events and discover some new ones! This family-fun annual event features a variety of live entertainment, four nights of spectacular Fireworks by Grucci, exciting rides and games for the whole family, and plenty of delicious fair Independence Day street fair held along Fulton Street, between Gold Street and South Street Seaport, in Downtown Manhattan. Hours for the festival are 10am – 6pm. Kick off your Fourth of July in New York City with unforgettable events that will leave you wondering which celebration to choose next. 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. Here's everything you need to know about how to celebrate America's big day in NYC, where to see the fireworks and how to get around despite multiple street closures. Most often a visit to a street fair means tasty bites, shopping opportunities from unique vendors, and the chance to socialize the day away. So, take advantage of the warm weather this summer and check out some exciting and fun-filled NYC street fairs, separated by borough. New York City has over 100 street fairs and festivals between April and October. Below are a list of those street fairs occurring throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2025. The Southampton Days Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. Friday on Second Street Pike at Jaymor Road and march to Klinger Middle School. The parade will feature first responders, local sports groups, musical performers and much more. The annual Southampton Days Fair started Monday (opening every evening at 6 p.m.) and ends Saturday evening. The fair will have Fourth of July fireworks starting at 9: Spending the 4th of July in NYC means fireworks, parades, big-name acts, and enough road closures to reroute your entire weekend. Hit the streets and parks of NYC this season to experience the best brews, bites, art, and music. Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the much-awaited return of street festivals to New York City. This year, soak up the sunshine and enjoy live music, dance performances, delicious food, and fun activities
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