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News 4th of July in NYC: everything to know about events, fireworks and street closures How to make the most of your 4th of July festivities in NYC What Time do the Fourth of July Fireworks in NYC Start? This year, the fireworks display will start at 9:25 p.m. EST on Friday, July 4 and will last for about 25 minutes. 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. By Michael Gonik Fireworks in Brooklyn aren’t exactly a novel or irregular occurrence. Hell, you’re liable to come across a stray bottle rocket, sparkler, Roman candle, or, frankly, something unseasonably large and loud, on any night after Memorial Day. But with the Fourth of July now just days out, if you haven’t already, it’s time to start scouting your spots for the main event (s 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. Nothing screams 4th of July more than fireworks, especially the annual Macy’s spectacle in NYC. People from all over the world and New Yorkers come together to see the sky light up in red, white 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. 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. Your ticket will give you access to one of two waterfront viewing areas: The “Red Zone” tickets have views of the fireworks launched from both the Brooklyn Bridge and barges while “Blue Zone” tickets will have limited views of the fireworks launching from the bridge. The event is all-ages and food and drink will be available for purchase. The Macy's July 4th fireworks return this Friday, and here's the full list of expected street closures for the celebration. For the first time, the East and West Towers of the Brooklyn Bridge will also feature projected mapping of animation and colors to complement the fireworks. The 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will feature 80,000 shells in 30 colors launched from the Brooklyn Bridge and East River barges. The two-hour show, hosted by Ariana DeBose, will air 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. The Macy’s celebration, replete with 80,000 firework shells and 11 new pyrotechnic effects, returns to the East River after heading over to the Hudson in 2024. The Macy's 2025 fireworks in NYC returns to the East River and Brooklyn Bridge. Some 2,500 tickets to the Brooklyn Bridge Park viewing spot will be given out early – text FIREWORKS to 917-909-2288 to claim an early ticket. For the rest of the free tickets, visit this 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 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 49 th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, 30 vibrant colors and awe-inspiring effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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