Thousands of People to Watch July 4th Fireworks from Hoboken

Just like the previous few years, Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will be shown over the Hudson River. And since Hoboken is the place to be, tens of thousands of visitors are expected to come to town. 

Below you'll find tips and tricks from the City of Hoboken on how to best navigate the day. 

Residents and visitors who drive are advised to expect four hours or more of traffic and delays exiting Hoboken after the fireworks and at least two hour delays to exit municipal parking garages. In addition to delays, the gridlock can create a situation where public safety vehicles cannot effectively respond to emergencies, so the City strongly urges visitors to take mass transit. Options include the PATH, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, NY Waterway ferries, or NJ Transit commuter rail or bus.

For additional information, visit: www.hobokennj.org/visit/how-to-get-here. Visitors looking for parking will be directed to municipal garages B (28 Second St.) and D (215 Hudson St.).

Visitors are advised that no alcohol, open cooking or barbeques are permitted. Pier C Park will be open only for disabled guests. The fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:20 p.m. and last approximately a half hour. 

Due to the closure of Hudson Place, the west side of Hudson Street from Hudson Place to Observer Highway will be the designated taxi area.

The following streets will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles between 8 a.m. and midnight on July 4:

• Sinatra Dr. from 15th Street to First Street.
• River St. from Hudson Place (PATH) to 4th Street, however between First Street and Third Street, River Street will be open for limited access to residents and parking patrons only.

No parking will be permitted on the following streets between 8 a.m. and midnight on July 4:

• Sinatra Drive from 15th Street to 1st Street (no parking as of July 3 at 8 a.m.)
• Fourth Street from River to Clinton Streets (on the south side of the street)
• Willow Ave. from 11th Street to 4th Street (on the west side of the street)
• Hudson Place (by the PATH)
• Newark Street from Hudson Street to Sinatra Drive
• Clinton Street from 7th Street to 8th Street
• Hudson Street from 14th Street to Second Street (on the west side of the street)
• Hudson Street from Second Street to Observer Highway (both sides)

At 9 p.m., only westbound traffic will be permitted on the 14th Street Viaduct.

The Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps will have first aid stations at Pier A Park, Sinatra Park, 8th Street and Sinatra Drive, 12th Street and Sinatra Drive, and 14th Street and Sinatra Drive.

Stevens Announcement Concerning July 4th Campus Closure

The Stevens Institute of Technology campus will be closed to the general public on July 4 from 4 p.m. until midnight.

Due to our current summer weekday programs and the number of guests who will be housed on campus during this period, the campus will be filled to capacity.

Hoboken residents are advised to make alternative plans to view the fireworks from one of the many other Hoboken viewing areas along the waterfront.

Thank you for your understanding and have a safe holiday,

Chief Tim Griffin
Stevens Institute of Technology Campus Police Department