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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 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. In 2025, Macy's famous (and televised!) 4th of July fireworks show will take place near the Brooklyn Bridge. Throw some burgers on the grill and get decked out in red, white, and blue, As the Macys 4th of July fireworks show prepares to light up the skies for its 49th year, the spirit of celebration remains undimmed. For many, its not just a fireworks show; its a quintessential New York experience, combining tradition, spectacle, and unity on one unforgettable night. Here's the ultimate guide to viewing Friday's patriotic firework spectacle. Corey Fuller - Staff Writer • July 3, 2025 SHARE THE ARTICLE Getty Images / Michael Lee The world-famous Macys 4th of July Fireworks launch from the East River returns on Friday night (July 4), marking the 49 th edition of the patriotic celebration here in NYC! 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. 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. 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. 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 The 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show will launch light up the night sky above the East River with a spectacular pyrotechnics display. The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show will light up the skies over the East River in celebration of Independence Day. NEW YORK-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Friday, July 4, Macy’s will celebrate its iconic Macy's 4 th of July Fireworks ® celebration live from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, painting the New York City skyline with vibrant colors and sound and creating unforgettable memories for millions across the country. The 49 th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 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. Helpful tips on where and when to see the fireworks in New York City. Macy's New York Fireworks on the 4th of July. 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 49th edition of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will fire from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River in the Seaport District, providing miles of prime public viewing. 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. Expect a night of jaw-dropping arrangements in various hues & patterns. Our pyrotechnic firepower reaches dramatic heights above the East River. It takes tens of thousands of shells to make our Fireworks show shine. Our show is free to attend. 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). 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 launch from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges in the East River at the Seaport District, painting the New York City skyline in different colors through stunning fireworks
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