The 49th edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will feature electrifying performances by Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood; hosted by Ariana DeBose, the show will be set to an unforgettable musical score created by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser The 49th edition of the NYC offering 100K free tickets to Macy's July 4 fireworks show: What to know This is 10 times the number of free tickets offered for last year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show. What to Know. Macy's 4th of July Fireworks returns to the East River for 2025; this year's show will launch from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges at the Seaport District.; Public viewing of the The Macy’s celebration, replete with 80,000 firework shells and 11 new pyrotechnic effects, returns to the East River after heading over to the Hudson in 2024. Source / Macy’s NYC road closures for the Macy’s July 4th fireworks list. The following streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn will be under a Special Event Construction Embargo by DOT through Saturday, July 5th at 6 am. On July 4th, many of these will also be closed at the discretion of the NYPD. Manhattan The 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show is near. Here's where it's being held, how to get tickets and how to catch on TV. NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that 100,000 free tickets will be available to the public for viewing the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on Friday. The tickets will be available for designated viewing areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park or designated sections of Pier 16 and Pier 17 at The Seaport. Watch Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 4 at 8/7c on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Featuring live performances from country artists, rockers, and a Broadway star, the 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: The 49th edition of the Macys 4th of July Fireworks will fire from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River in the Seaport District, providing miles of prime public viewing On Friday, July 4, Macys will launch the Macy's 4 th of July Fireworks (r) from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges in the East River in the Seaport District, painting Nothing screams 4th of July more than fireworks, especially the annual Macy’s spectacle in NYC. People from all over the world and New Yorkers come together to see the sky light up in red, white 100,000 People Will Get Free VIP Views Of The Macy’s Fireworks Show — Here’s How To Snag One Before They Instantly “Sell Out” Tomorrow. Ready for Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks? 2025's extravaganza is returning to the East River, and New Yorkers can get a prime spot of the celebration! Here's what you need to know about the 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show, including the location, list of NYC street closures, best places to watch and performers. “Macy’s is known for bringing friends and families in New York City and across the nation together to create memories through celebrations all year long,” said Will Coss, executive director, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. “This year’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show, set against the city skyline and on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge Discover the best spots for viewing all our mind-blowing pyrotechnics live in NYC. Learn more. This year’s show dazzles with crackling crown jellyfish, atomic rings, yellow & green sunbursts, strobing lemon cascades, comet fans & more. Expect a night of jaw-dropping arrangements in various hues & patterns. Courtesy of Macy’s Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC. Let’s face it, there’s no place like New York City on the 4th of July, and this year’s 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show is set to deliver another night of spectacular lights, music, and family fun. New York City is doling out 100,000 free tickets for prime views of the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks along the East River this week. The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks return to the East River this year after last year's Hudson River launch. Here's everything to know about best places to watch, weather and traffic. Macy’s 4 th 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® On Friday, July 4, Macy’s will launch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges in the East River in the Seaport District, painting the New York City skyline with an unforgettable display of light and sound.
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