US Independence Day: Where to Watch Macy's Fireworks Show in New York

Ready to rock for Independence Day? This year the annual fireworks show from Macy's will cover New York as usual. It will be today (July 4th) at 21:25 pm, after Ashanti, LL Cool J and Bebe Rexha. If you don't want to miss a second of this spectacle of 60 fireworks, you'll need to find the right spot. Here are the best locations to watch the annual US Independence Day fireworks display.

Manhattan:

• First Avenue and East 42nd Street: Macy's observation platform will be organized here, providing a beautiful view of the embankment and fireworks over the river.
• First Avenue and East 34th Street: it is the only public entry point that is wheelchair accessible.
• First Avenue and East 20th Street: the perfect place to enjoy the view of the Macy's fireworks show.

Queens:

• Gantry Plaza State Park: this park in Queens offers a beautiful view not only of the fireworks, but also of the Empire State Building.

Brooklyn:

• Newtown Barge Park;
• transmitter park;
• Marsha P. Johnson State Park.

Macy's recommends avoiding: Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Grand Ferry Park, Domino Park, Hunter's Point South Park, Roosevelt Island и East 34th Street Ferry Landing. Viewing fireworks in these areas is clearly not going to be enjoyable due to limited visibility.

The show will take place regardless of weather conditions, but let's hope for a gift from nature in honor of the holiday. If you don't get a chance to watch the fireworks in person, don't worry, you can watch the fireworks show live from Macy's at NBC.

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Remember that during the event you need to take additional security measures. It is recommended to use public transport to avoid problems with parking and traffic. If you see anything suspicious, call 911 or report it to the police who will be in crowded areas.

The NYPD reminds viewers that large backpacks, cool bags, sun loungers, lawn blankets, umbrellas, or alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the lookouts. All prohibited items are subject to seizure.

Street closures

Before planning your public transport trip, visit the website mta.infoso as not to miss the start of the show due to street closures or traffic jams. The following streets will be closed from 14:00 to 2:00:

Manhattan:

• FDR Drive between Brooklyn Bridge and East 63rd Street
• Avenue C between East 16th Street and East 20th Street
• East 20th Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
• East 23rd Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
• East 26th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 30th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• 30th Street Entrance Ramps
• East 33rd Street between 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue
• East 34th Street between 2nd Avenue and FDR Drive
• 34th Street Entrance Ramps
• East 37th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 38th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 41st Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 42nd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• 42nd Street Entrance Ramps
• East 48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 49th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 53rd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive

Bridges over the East River:

• Brooklyn Bridge - closes at approximately 19:00 pm, no walking or cycling;
• Manhattan Bridge - approximately at 19:00, walking and cycling is prohibited;
• Williamsburg Bridge - approximately at 19:00, walking and cycling is prohibited;
• Edward I. Koch Bridge - Vehicle, pedestrian or bicycle traffic will be stopped around 19:00 pm.

Happy Independence Day! Enjoy a vibrant and impressive New York Independence Day fireworks show.