Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Best viewing spots, street closures and more

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show in New York City.

The 50th edition of the nation's largest Independence Day celebration will light up New York City with 85,000 shells in 30 colors from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.

In addition to the ticketed viewing areas at Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Seaport, non-ticketed public viewing areas will be available along the FDR Drive in Manhattan.

"On the Fourth of July, Americans come together to look at where we've come as a nation, and where we want to go together in the future. Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will gather along our waterfront to celebrate, and we're making sure that some of the best views are available for free," said Mayor Mamdani.

Macy's Fireworks will be visible from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the Lower East River in the Seaport, the Lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City, and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Prime public viewing will be available at locations in Manhattan and Jersey City, managed by the NYPD and JCPD, respectively.

Jersey City is also hosting a daylong festival and concert series ahead of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks. More details on the Jersey City celebration here.

Manhattan fireworks public viewing:

Non-ticketed viewing locations for the public will be available along the FDR in Manhattan. More information about those viewing locations will be released soon.

Jersey City Hudson River fireworks viewing access points:

York & Hudson
Grand & Hudson
Essex & Hudson
Washington & Dudley (Paulus Hook Section)
Colgate Clock
Columbus & Hudson
Hudson & Harborside
2nd & Hudson
ADA accessible viewing is available at 70 Hudson St. at the Hudson River Walkway

All spectators should note that alcohol, backpacks, blankets, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, drones, duffel bags, large bags, large coolers, large packages, lawn chairs, motorized scooters, umbrellas, and weapons will not be permitted into the public viewing locations for security reasons. Spectators are subject to search, and all viewing locations are subject to change at any time.

The eye-catching pyrotechnics will be set to a musical score produced and arranged by Grammy and Emmy Award winner Jason Howland, featuring a live performance by NBC's "The Voice" season 29 winner Alexia Jayy. Inspired by the enduring spirit of America, the 27-minute musical score recreates the quintessential sounds of five decades of American summers, fusing musical standards and hit songs from 1976 and beyond, setting an emotive stage for unprecedented visual delights in the sky.

For more information on the 50th Macy's 4th of July Fireworks visit macys.com/fireworks.

Street Closures

The following streets will be closed Saturday July 4th, 2026, for the 50th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan/and Brooklyn.

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 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