Join us this Fourth of July for a sun-soaked celebration with sweeping ocean views. Sip on refreshing snow cones (spiked or spirit-free), browse chic and sustainable pieces from Acqua de Luxe Swimwear, and dance to the rhythm of live DJ sets. NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The city will hand out 100,000 free tickets to premier viewing spots for the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show. The tickets will become available Tuesday morning at 8: Harriet’s Rooftop: Brooklyn Bridge Views Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (60 Furman Street, 10th Floor, Brooklyn Heights) offers a luxurious 4th of July 2025 experience with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. Here are the best places in NYC to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, from iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems offering panoramic views of the city skyline. 6sqft rounded up the best 4th of July fireworks celebrations in NYC, from prime waterfront views atop opulent rooftops to front-row seats along the East River. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show is free to attend, but spectators at Brooklyn Bridge Park must have a ticket. Free tickets are available only through the NYC-sponsored lottery. *Lottery opens Tuesday July 1, 8:30 AM Mayor Adams Announces 100,000 Free Tickets for New Yorkers to Watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that 100,000 free tickets The show will be held over the Brooklyn Bridge and East River this year and promises to be a dazzling affair with pyrotechnics and live music. Take in the spectacle from Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which still has rooms available for the Fourth of July weekend. Philadelphia, PA The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show will light up the New York City skyline with a stunning display launched from barges along the East River, near the Brooklyn Bridge. The 49th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells that will include 30 vibrant colors and awe-inspiring effects Harriet’s Rooftop – The jaw-dropping hotel rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is hosting a fireworks viewing party with cocktails, a buffet, open bar, and live DJ sets. The fireworks have historically taken place near the Brooklyn Bridge, but have also happened at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island and the United Nations building. If you’re dying to see the famous 4th of July fireworks from your hotel, or even better, from the rooftop terrace, it’s best to book two hotels and then cancel one for free when the official location on the East River is 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a sustainable, pet-friendly luxury hotel with waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline, a rooftop pool, and exclusive amenities. Celebrate the 4th of July from 11 floors above the city skyline at Harriet’s Brooklyn Bridge — with a front row seat to the 49th annual Macy’s Fireworks display, launching from the Brooklyn Bridge and boats along the river. Immerse yourself in a captivating celebration where exquisite cocktails, panoramic views, and electrifying music come together. Sip, sway, and mingle with great The 4th of July fireworks display in NYC will begin at 9:25 p.m., according to NYC311. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is going all out with a huge, pricey party at Harriet’s Rooftop. There will be After one year on the Hudson River, the city favorite Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will return to the East River on Friday, once again dazzling Manhattan and Brooklyn viewers while New Jersey Take in the most expansive views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge from Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. From rooftop revelry to sky-high spectacle, these elevated picks round out our 2025 Fourth of July curation—each one bringing its own twist to NYC’s most iconic night. Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. 📅 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 | 🕒 Time: 5 PM – 9 PM | 📍 Location: 60 Furman Street—Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Kick off the holiday weekend with drink specials, farm-to-table fare, and good times on our Embarcadero waterfront patio. Sip on craft cocktails by our expert bar team lit up by the glow of the fire pits into the evening. Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with views of the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building as your backdrop. Come join us at Barbuto Brooklyn for a Fourth of July BBQ at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge! Enhance your 4th of July with Brooklyn’s attractions. Brooklyn Bridge Park (20-minute subway ride from Coney Island) offers waterfront views and picnic areas, open dawn to 1 AM. Visit the New York Aquarium (250 Surf Avenue), steps from the boardwalk, to see sharks and penguins, open 10AM–6 PM.
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