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).
BROOKLYN, New York (WABC) -- The 49th edition of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show will fire more than 80,000 shells in 30 vibrant colors and offer state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge.
The 25-minute fireworks show will be set to a musical score produced by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and James Poyser. The celebration will be hosted by Ariana DeBose, a Broadway veteran who has hosted the Tony Awards three times.
The fireworks will be fired from four barges on the lower East River and the pyrotechnics will reach 1,000 feet (305 meters). The light show will also celebrate the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
"We light the sky and create tradition, bringing millions across the country together for shared experience and memory," Will Coss, Macy's 4th of July Fireworks executive producer, said in a statement.
Look for fireworks in the shape of crown jellyfish, atomic rings, yellow and green sunbursts and strobing lemon cascades.
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The fireworks last launched from the Brooklyn Bridge in 2019.
Public viewing will be available from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the Lower East River. You can check out a map on Macy's website to find the best public viewing locations.
Brooklyn waterfront viewing area closures start at 2 p.m. on July 4th. Designated viewing areas are restricted to ticket holders only.
Prohibited items include large backpacks, coolers, alcohol, umbrellas, lawn chairs or blankets, drones, and any item that could obstruct others' view or pose a safety risk.
People are urged to use mass transit if heading into the city. Visit www.MTA.info to plan your trip.
In preparation for the fireworks, the Brooklyn Bridge will close to traffic at 9 a.m. on July 4th and will remain closed until 4 a.m. Saturday
The FDR Drive will be closed from East Houston Street to West Street in both directions starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, with viewing areas opening at 6 p.m.
The elevated portion of the FDR Drive will be open for viewing, accessible from --
-- Montgomery Street and Madison Street
-- Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Brooklyn Bridge On/Off Ramp
-- Broad Street and Water Street
In addition, ADA viewing will be available at the Murry Bergtraum Softball Field with access at Pike Slip and Cherry Street.
NYC Street Closures due to fireworks
The following streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn will be under a Special Event Construction Embargo by DOT
through Saturday, July 5th at 6:00 a.m. On July 4th, street closures will be implemented at the discretion of the NYPD.
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
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