The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show is happening today, Friday, July 4, 2025, over the East River in New York City.https://selfany.com/s/adventuroustours
Here are some key details:
* Location: The fireworks will launch from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River, specifically off Piers 16 and 17 in Manhattan's Seaport District.
* Time: The show is scheduled to begin around 9:25 PM ET and will last approximately 25-30 minutes. The NBC broadcast and Peacock simulcast will start earlier, at 8:00 PM ET.
* Viewing: The fireworks will be visible from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the lower East River.
* Public Viewing Areas (Elevated portions of the FDR Drive): Entry points include Montgomery Street at Madison Street, Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Brooklyn Bridge off/on ramps, and Broad Street at Water Street.
* Ticketed Viewing Areas: The City of New York offered free tickets to designated viewing sections in Manhattan (The Seaport) and Brooklyn (Brooklyn Bridge Park). The ticket giveaway has ended.
* Other Potential Viewing Spots: Areas along the waterfront in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, including parts of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade (though it may be closed to non-residents/non-ticketholders), Piers 35, 36, and 42 in Manhattan, Gantry Plaza State Park, and Hunter's Point South Waterfront. Roosevelt Island and Governors Island may also offer views, but check ferry schedules.
* Performers: The show will feature performances from artists like Ariana DeBose (who is also hosting), Trisha Yearwood, Eric Church, Ava Max, Jonas Brothers, Keke Palmer, and Lenny Kravitz. The musical score is curated by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and James Poyser.
* Scale: This year's show is the 49th annual edition and promises 80,000 shells and 11 new effects, reaching heights of up to 1,000 feet.
* What to bring/not to bring: It's advised not to bring alcohol, backpacks, blankets, cigarettes, drones, duffle bags, e-cigarettes, or large bags. Stay hydrated due to potential high temperatures and humidity.
If you can't make it in person, you can watch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show live on NBC or stream it on Peacock.
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