Where to watch the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show in NYC
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- The 48th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show will illuminate the New York City skyline Thursday night.
The fireworks show will be held along the Hudson River between West 14th and West 34th Streets. The fireworks will begin around 9:25 p.m. and are free to attend.
The fireworks can be seen with an unobstructed view above the Hudson River. There will be five official public viewing areas in Manhattan. Most of the viewing areas have limited capacity, so organizers recommend you plan ahead.
Macy's recommended drinking plenty of water and bringing a refillable water bottle to the public viewing locations as there may be refill stations close to entry points to select viewing locations.
Lawn chairs, blankets, tents, umbrellas, large backpacks, and glass containers of any kind will not be allowed at the public viewing areas, according to Macy's. Drones and hover cameras will also not be permitted.
Macy's does not recommend watching the fireworks at the following locations:
- West Street between West Houston & Leroy Streets
- West Street between West 14th & West 26th Streets
- West Street between West 33rd & West 34th Streets
- West Street between West 40th & West 46th Streets
- The High Line
- The Battery
For a map of the five public viewing areas for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show, click here. The NYPD will manage the following entry points for the general public:
Manhattan
- Christopher Street and Washington Street (ADA access)
- West 11th Street and Washington Street
- West 12th Street and Washington Street
- West 29th Street and 11th Avenue
- West 40th Street and 11th Avenue (ADA access)
The fireworks will also be visible along the Hudson River at the following locations in New Jersey:
Hoboken
- Pier A Park
- Stevens Park
- Elysian Park
- Maxwell Park Place
How to watch the fireworks on TV
NBC and Peacock will broadcast and stream the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show. The TV program will start at 8 p.m.