Top 8 Best Places to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in New York

It will be amazing. The annual fireworks display from Macy's is taking place in New York today. However, watching the fireworks is far from visible from all points of the city. New York Post.

A dazzling 25-minute display of 48 fireworks will take place on five barges in the East River. The festive action, beloved by the residents and guests of America, will begin at 000:21.

Here are eight of the best free places to enjoy pyrotechnic magic in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Marsha P. Johnson State Park

Formerly known as the East River State Park, this Williamsburg-area park stretches along the East River near North 7th Street. Enjoy views of the Williamsburg Bridge and Midtown Manhattan during the fireworks display.

90 Kent Ave., Brooklyn

East River Esplanade

This elevated waterfront observation deck is located across from Hunters Point in Queens. Here you will find a stunning fireworks vantage point unmatched in Manhattan.

FDR Drive between East 36th and East 41st streets, Murray Hill

Sutton Place Park

Watch fireworks explode over Roosevelt Island and Long Island City from this small park overlooking the Queensboro Bridge.

Stop at Sutton Place between East 56th and East 57th streets

Bushwick Inlet Park

This waterfront green space in Williamsburg stretches along the East River between North 9th and 12th streets. There are many bars and restaurants nearby.

Stop at Kent Avenue between North Ninth and North 12th Streets, Williamsburg

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Stuyvesant Cove Park

This park offers stunning views of Queens and Brooklyn lit up by fireworks. This location is only a few blocks south of the scene.

24-20 FDR Drive Service Road East between 18th and 23rd streets, Gramercy Park

Gantry Plaza State Park

This coastal oasis in Queens boasts breathtaking views of Manhattan, including the Empire State Building.

4-09 47th Road, Long Island City, Queens

Transmitter Park

This plot of land in Greenpoint features an open lawn, seating areas, and a waterfront with breathtaking views of Manhattan. For better visibility, get there early and get off at the piers.

End of Greenpoint Avenue, Greenpoint

Andrew Haswell Green Park

This corner of the East Side waterfront with a pavilion overlooks the fireworks soaring over the Queensboro Bridge.

East 60th Street and FDR Drive, Midtown East