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The Coney Island July 4 Fireworks Spectacular will be on Thursday, July 4 at 9:45pm at Steeplechase Park. Plus, if you want more fireworks fun, head down to Coney Island Beach on Fridays all If you'd rather spend the day at the beach, Coney Island is launching its own July 4th fireworks. Speaking of Coney Island, July 4 is also the date of the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest News Fireworks, festivals and more to cause road closures in NYC for Fourth of July weekend Published: Jul. 03, 2025, 8:00 a.m. 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. Coney Island will have fireworks on Coney Island Beach every Friday night during the Summer starting Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:45 pm. 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. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the Coney Island skyline. Every Friday night, 9:45 PM to 10:15 PM, from June 20th until August 29th. Coney Island Boardwalk at West 12th Street Discover the best ways to spend Fourth of July NYC, from luxe rooftops to river cruises and hidden fireworks spots worth knowing. From the best places to view the fireworks to some alternative ways to celebrate, check out the best 4th of July events in NYC! From fireworks and parties to contests and cruises, here's a few festivities to consider adding to your July 4th agenda in 2025. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest A beloved Coney Island tradition that may be gross, but super entertaining. Contestants have just 10 minutes to inhale as many hot dogs as humanly possible. The Fourth of July (and the three-day holiday weekend) is almost here, and you don’t have to go far to celebrate. Brooklyn is home to all kinds of Independence Day festivities, from fireworks to the infamous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and more. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate From Greenpoint all the way down to Coney Island, these are some of the best places to post up for this year's fireworks displays in Brooklyn. From the world-famous Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display (one of the best fireworks shows in the USA) lighting up the skyline to Coney Island’s quirky Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, NYC transforms into the ultimate patriotic playground this July weekend. SHARE THE ARTICLE Source / Macy's Scales, Sass, And Sea Queens: The 2025 Coney Island Mermaid Parade Returns This Weekend NYC’s Best July Events–Fireworks, Free Concerts, Fests & More For another 4th of July New York event that’s just as iconic as the fireworks show, come by Coney Island’s 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Taking place at noon on July 4th, 2023, Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest pits the world’s greatest competitive eaters against each other in one of the most well Friday, July 4 at 9:25 PM East River between 14 Street and 34 Street Sponsor: Macy's Fourth of July Friday, July 4 at 9:00 PM Jersey City Sponsor: 2025 Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 4 at 9:00 - 9:30 PM Coney Island Beach Sponsor: Alliance for Coney Island Saturday, July 5 at 8:00 - 8:20 PM Breezy Point Fireworks Sponsor: Breezy Point Fireworks Wednesday, July 11 at 9:00 - 9:30 PM Coney Island, Brooklyn’s iconic beachfront, transforms into a festive hub for 4th of July 2025, offering dazzling fireworks, thrilling amusement rides, and legendary hot dog feasts. This guide details the holiday’s highlights, from the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest to the boardwalk’s vibrant scene, with practical tips for travelers visiting NYC’s beloved shore. Whether you’re 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 The city is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July, with the annual Macy’s fireworks show set to light up the skyline Friday night. From holiday transit changes and street closures to 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.
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