New York City Police Department today announced street closures during the Macy's Annual Fireworks Display over the East River. The event will take place on Monday, July 4, 2022 beginning at about 9:25 p.m. and ending at 9:50 p.m. News Fireworks, festivals and more to cause road closures in NYC for Fourth of July weekend Published: Jul. 03, 2025, 8:00 a.m. These closures are necessary to facilitate roadway widening and will continue through July 14, 2025. Staten Island Front Street between Wave Street and Hannah Street This street will be closed from 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, and 8 am to 4 pm Saturday through 9/20/25 for new Stapleton Waterfront Infrastructure. Travis 4th of July Parade The city is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July, with the annual Macy’s fireworks show set to light up the skyline Friday night. From holiday transit changes and street closures to the 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. 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. New York City officials announced the road closures for the Macy's 4th of July fireworks celebration on Thursday. Multiple launch points from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges Street closures and construction embargoes will be in effect from Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. through Saturday, July 5th at 6:00 a.m. Additional street closures will occur on July 4th at the discretion of the NYPD. Below is a summary of major affected areas. Avoid these NYC streets on Thursday. The west side of Manhattan is finally getting a front-row seat to the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks this year— the first time in over a decade! Update on the upcoming weekend's roadwork and street closures from New York City's Department of Transportation.. Updated every Thursday. You can get a list of streets, bridges, highways, and tunnels that are temporarily closed for: Planned construction activities Special events Parades This information is limited and does not reflect closures due to emergency situations or long-term construction projects. All event dates, times and routes are subject to change at any time. Information is updated every week. Get the current list The Macy's July 4th fireworks return this Friday, and here's the full list of expected street closures for the celebration. Please be aware that road closures and construction embargoes will be in effect throughout various parts of New York City in connection with NYC PrideFest and Pride March beginning June 25, 2025 through June 29, 2025, and for 4th of July celebrations beginning in some locations on June 27, 2025 through July 5, 2025. Customers should expect delays on all routes near Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights on the evening of July 4 due to the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show. Looking to spend the Fourth of July in NYC? Take a look at what streets will be closed before making your way to the city. 2025 4th OF JULY PARADE STREET CLOSURES & PARADE ROUTE PARADE ROUTE: Floats will depart from the corner of Bridge Street and Jay Street (approx 151 Bridge Street) 2:30pm. The parade will proceed down Bridge Street to City Hall Place carrying on over the bridge along Cumberland Ave and ending at Wilcox Dock. STREET CLOSURES (PARADE): Street closures for the parade will start at 1:30pm and will June 4, 2025. Lighting Up Iconic New York City Skyline, 49th Edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Will Fire from Barges on East River at the Seaport District, and Iconic Broo Navigate July 4th fireworks and street closures in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Essential traffic guide for Independence Day celebrations in NYC. Plan your route. 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. On the west side of the river, Hudson County posted a helpful interactive map showing the times roads along and near the Hudson will be closed. It also notes the locations of the fireworks
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