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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 York Courtesy of Macy’s Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC. Let’s face it, there’s no place like New York City on the 4th of July, and this year’s 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show is set to deliver another night of spectacular lights, music, and family fun. Get out your red, white, and blue, because 4th of July in NYC is upon us! The Fourth of July is coming up and no one celebrates the patriotic holiday quite like New York City! From fireworks lighting up the skyline to rooftop parties and festive cruise s, NYC is pulling out all the stops. “The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show is one of New York City’s most iconic traditions, drawing thousands from across our city, the country, and the globe to witness a world-class celebration of America’s birthday right here in the heart of the Big Apple,” said Mayor Adams. Coney Island Fireworks (July 4 at 9 pm) The area bounded by the Boardwalk on the South; Surf Avenue on the North; West 10th Street on the East; West 21st Street on the West (all-inclusive). Stillwell Avenue between Mermaid Avenue and Boardwalk; Nathan’s Famous July 4th Hotdog Eating Contest (July 4 at 10:45 am onward) Originally Published: July 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM EDT. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FBI, DHS warn of lone wolf attacks on July 4 in NYC and San Francisco. NYC offering 100K free tickets to Macy's July 4 fireworks show: What to know This is 10 times the number of free tickets offered for last year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show. Full July 4 events guide here. Restaurants & Bars: Most remain open—especially in hotspots like Williamsburg, West Village, and LIC. Some may feature BBQ specials or themed cocktails. Source / Shutterstock What’s Closed or Has Limited Hours. Government Offices & Banks: Closed on Friday, July 4. Post Offices: Closed on Friday & no regular What to know about Macy's 2025 fireworks in New York City The fireworks will be fired from four barges on the lower East River and the pyrotechnics will reach 1,000 feet (305 meters). With July 4th fast approaching, it’s time to lock in your plans for one of NYC’s most iconic summer traditions: the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. This year’s show promises to be just as spectacular, with more than 80,000 shells set to be launched along the East River , lighting up the sky in a dazzling 25-minute display. 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. 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 Public libraries All branches of the New York Public Library — which serves Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island — will be closed Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6. All the details on the Macy's July 4th Fireworks This massive Macy's July 4th Fireworks show begins at 9:25pm on Friday, July 4, 2025 and lasts for about 25 minutes. 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 Ultimate 4th of July Pizza & Fireworks Viewing Party at Fornino in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Get ready for a 4th of July celebration like no other at Fornino’s rooftop location at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6—where unbeatable views of the NYC fireworks meet an all-out pizza party. Starting at 7PM, guests can feast on a mouthwatering 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 4, 2025. Fifth Avenue MORE: Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show 2025: NYC street closures, time, location and where to watch; The fireworks show will begin at 8 p.m. Performers at the show include Ava Max, Eric Church
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