Mayor Eric Adams and Macy’s have announced that on Friday, July 4th, the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show will launch from the Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges in the East River at the Seaport District, painting the New York City skyline in different colors through fireworks displays and pyrotechnics. This year’s show will feature thousands of shells and an array of effects from barges positioned along the East River with multiple viewing opportunities in Manhattan and Queens, and comes as New York City celebrates its 400th anniversary this year. Normally, the fireworks will be a 25-minute-long display starting at around 9:25 pm but final time for 2025 has not been announced yet.
Public viewing will be available from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the lower East River, with the show launched from the Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges. Additional details on public viewing locations and a city-sponsored lottery for free public viewing tickets will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
