Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show 2025: Best places to watch in NYC

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show preview

FOX 5 NY's Christal Young tells us what we should expect from the annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show, including never-before-seen fireworks.

NEW YORK CITY - It's nearly time for the 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show in New York City!

NYC FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS 2025: LOCATION l STREET CLOSURES l WHERE TO WATCH l PERFORMERS

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A tradition since 1976, the show will present 80,000 shells alongside 11 new effects and 30 different colors.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY JULY 04: Fireworks light up the sky over the East River in Midtown on July 04, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/Getty Images)

Here's what you need to know about this year's show, including the location, list of street closures, where to watch and performers.

Where are the Macy's fireworks this year?

Local perspective:

The 49th edition of the show will fire from four surrounding barges on the East River in the Seaport District, as well as the Brooklyn Bridge.

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The show will feature thousands of shells and an array of effects, with multiple viewing opportunities in Manhattan and Queens. Last year, the fireworks launched from the Hudson River.

What time is the Macy's 4th of July fireworks 2025?

The show will begin at 8 p.m.

NYC street closures

The following streets will be closed on Friday, July 4, at the discretion of the NYPD.

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 04: Fireworks explode over the East River as seen from Gantry Plaza State Park in the Long Island City neighborhood of the borough of Queens on July 4, 2022 in New York City. This year marks the 46th year that Macy's has produced

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Manhattan

Area bounded by Grand Street on the North; Catherine Street/Slip on the South; South Street/FDR Drive on the East; East Broadway on the West (All Inclusive)
FDR Drive between Brooklyn Battery Underpass and Delancey Street (including exit/entrance ramps)
Montgomery Street between FDR and Grand Street
Allen Street between Canal Street and Division Street/Pike Street
Pike Street between Division Street and Canal Street
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place between Pearl Street and South Street
Frankfort Street between Gold Street and Pearl Street
Dover Street between Pearl Street and South Street
Peck Slip between Pearl Street and South Street
Beekman Street between Pearl Street and South Street
Fulton Street between Gold Street and Pearl Street
John Street between Water Street and South Street
Maiden Lane between Water Street and South Street
Wall Street between Water Street and South Street
Gouverneur Lane between Water Street and South Street
Old Slip between Water Street and South Street
Broad Street between Water Street and South Street
Whitehall Street between Water Street and South Street
State Street between Water Street/Whitehall Street and Battery Place
West Street between Battery Place and West Thames Street
Gold Street between Fulton Street and Frankfort Street
Pearl Street between Fulton Street and St. James Place
St. James Place between Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Oliver Street
Water Street between State Street/Whitehall Street and Pearl Street
Water Street between Beekman Street and Dover Street
Front Street between Old Slip and John Street
Front Street between Beekman Street and Dover Street
Battery Place between State Street/Broadway and West Street
South Street between Whitehall Street and Jackson Street
Manhattan Bridge

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge
John Street between Jay Street and Adams Street
Plymouth Street between Pearl Street and Main Street
Water Street between Adams Street and Old Fulton Street
Front Street between Jay Street and Old Fulton Street
York Street between Jay Street and Front Street
Tillary Street between Prince Street and Cadman Plaza West
Joralemon Street between Furman Street and Adams Street
Atlantic Avenue between Furman Street and Flatbush Avenue
Degraw Street between Columbia Street and Van Brunt Street
Summit Street between Van Brunt Street and Imlay Street
Pioneer Street between Van Brunt Street and Conover Street
King Street between Van Brunt Street and Ferris Street
Sullivan Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Wolcott Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Dikeman Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End/Ferris Street
Coffey Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Van Dyke Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Beard Street between Van Brunt Street and Conover Street
Reed Street between Van Brunt Street and Conover Street
Jay Street between York Street and Dead End
Pearl Street between York Street and John Street
Adams Street between York Street and John Street
Washington Street between York Street and Dead End/Plymouth Street
Main Street between Front Street and Plymouth Street
Old Fulton Street between Cadman Plaza West and Furman Street
Furman Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
Hicks Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
Henry Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
Cadman Plaza West between and Old Fulton Street and Joralemon Street
Adams Street between Brooklyn Bridge/Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard and Joralemon Street/Fulton Street
Flatbush Avenue/Flatbush Avenue Extension between Manhattan Bridge and Atlantic Avenue
Columbia Street between Atlantic Avenue and Degraw Street
Van Brunt Street between Degraw Street and Dead End
Imlay Street between Summit Street and Pioneer Street
Conover Street between Pioneer Street and Dead End
Ferris Street between King Street and Van Dyke Street

Where to see the Macy's 4th of July fireworks?

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The fireworks show is free to attend, and Macy's will soon share the best public viewing areas. Since the displays will originate from the East River, Manhattan's West Side, Brooklyn and Queens waterfronts will likely have the best views.

Where to watch, public entry points

The fireworks show will be visible along the FDR Drive for those who do not receive a ticket. Entry points for the general public include:

Montgomery Street and Madison Street
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Brooklyn Bridge On/Off Ramp
Broad Street and Water Street

The ADA-accessible viewing location will be located on the Manhattan side at Murry Bergtraum Field. Guests should enter at Pike Street and Cherry Street.