NYC July 4 Fireworks: From Macy's To Coney Island, Here's What To Know

NEW YORK CITY — July 4 fireworks are almost ready to burst over New York City.

For fans of fireworks and freedom, few places are better to be in during Independence Day than the Big Apple.

Here's everything — well except what's open and closed, which you can find here — you need to know.

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks

The iconic Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show begins at 8 p.m. and the fireworks take off from five barges in the East River about 9:25 p.m.

Roughly 60,000 shells will explode and dazzle New Yorkers over the 25-minute show, which is free. (Homebodies can watch live on NBC and Peacock.)

But New Yorkers looking to grab a good vantage point should know that even though the show is along the river, not all waterfront spots will be open.

Here are where access will be to the official viewing points:

Manhattan:

• First Avenue and East 42nd Street
• First Avenue and East 34th Street
• First Avenue and East 20th Street

Queens:

Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City

Brooklyn:

• Newtown Barge Park
• Transmitter Park
• Marsha P. Johnson State Park

And some locations are not recommended for viewing because the view is obstructed or they will closed to the public. Stay away from:

• Bushwick Inlet Park
• Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Brooklyn Heights Promenade
• Grand Ferry Park
• Domino Park
• Hunter’s Point South Park
• Roosevelt Island
• East 34th Street Ferry Landing

What (Not) To Bring:

No large backpacks, coolers, lawn chairs, lawn blankets, umbrellas or booze are allowed in viewing areas, police said.

Coney Island Fireworks

Revelers looking for another only-in-New York fireworks show can also head to Coney Island.

The Alliance for Coney Island will throw its free July 4 fireworks show on the beach about 10 p.m.

Organizers wait for the Macy's event to finish first before they launch fireworks from Coney Island.

And, if you miss either show but want to see some beachy fireworks, the Alliance for Coney Island will put on a show every Friday this summer through Labor Day.

A Word To The Firework-Wise

We're going to pivot from fun to bureaucratic, but with the official word comes important info, so please do read on.

Celebrate safely by following these words of wisdom from the Buildings department.

• Don't crowd on roofs without safety guardrails and emergency exits.
• Fire escapes aren't balconies, so please keep them clear.
• Don't prop open emergency doors on rooftops, as unsecured rooftops can be dangerous to people who live there.
• Don't lean out windows for better views and avoid walls without high railings.

Street Closures

According to the NYPD, these streets will be closed for the shows:

Macy's 4th Of July Annual Fireworks Celebration

Manhattan:

• FDR Drive between Montgomery Street and East 63rd Street
• FDR Drive Service Roads between Montgomery Street and 63rd Street
• Montgomery Street between Cherry Street and FDR Drive
• Delancey Street between Lewis Street and FDR Drive
• East Houston Street between Baruch Place and FDR Drive
• Avenue C between 13th Street and Avenue C Entrance Ramp to FDR
• Avenue C Entrance Ramps
• East 6th Street between Avenue D and FDR Drive
• East 10th Street between Avenue D and FDR Drive
• 14th Street between Avenue C and Avenue B
• Avenue C between East 16th Street and East 23rd Street
• East 20th Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
• East 23rd Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
• East 26th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 30th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• 30th Street Entrance Ramps
• East 33rd Street between 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue
• East 34th Street between 2nd Avenue and FDR Drive
• 34th Street Entrance Ramps
• East 37th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 38th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 41st Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 42nd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• 42nd Street Entrance Ramps
• East 48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 49th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
• East 53rd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive

Brooklyn:

• Greenpoint Avenue between McGuinness Boulevard and East River
• Kent Street between Franklin Street and East River
• Java Street between Franklin Street and East River
• India Street between Franklin Street and East River
• Huron Street between Franklin Street and West Street
• Green Street between Franklin Street and West Street
• Freeman Street and Franklin Street and West Street
• Eagle Street between Franklin Street and West Street
• Dupont Street between Franklin Street and East River
• West Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Eagle Street
• Franklin Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Commercial Street
• Commercial Street between Franklin Street and East River

Queens:

• Area bounded by 44th Drive on the North; Borden Avenue on the South; Vernon Boulevard on the East East River on the West (All Inclusive)
• Center Boulevard between Borden Avenue and 54th Avenue
• 2nd Street between Borden Avenue and Newtown Creek/Dead End
• Vernon Boulevard between 54th Avenue and Newtown Creek/Dead End
• 54th Avenue between Center Boulevard and Vernon Boulevard

Coney Island 4th Of July Fireworks

• The Area bounded by the Boardwalk on the South; Surf Avenue on the North; West 10th
• Street on the East West 21st Street on the West (All Inclusive)
• Stillwell Avenue between Mermaid Avenue and Boardwalk