NYC Giving Away Free Tickets For Macy's July 4 Fireworks Show: What To Know

NEW YORK CITY — New Yorkers looking to check out the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in person this year will have the opportunity to scoop up free viewing tickets on Tuesday, according to the mayor's office.

The city will be offering 100,000 free tickets for designated viewing areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park or Pier 16 and 17 at The Seaport.

The free tickets will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis online.

New Yorkers can request up to four tickets for Brooklyn Bridge Park or up to two tickets for The Seaport viewing area.

“Every New Yorker deserves a chance to celebrate under the sparkle of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and this year, 100,000 lucky residents will have front-row access to one of the city’s most iconic events as our city celebrates its 400th anniversary this year, and we get ready to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary next year,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “Whether you're watching from Brooklyn Bridge Park or the piers at The Seaport in Manhattan, our administration is making sure this celebration is for everyone. I can’t wait to join hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors as we light up the night and honor America’s birthday right here in the greatest city in the world.”

New Yorkers looking to secure their spots early for the Brooklyn Bridge Park location only can text “FIREWORKS” 917-909-228 now for a chance to win four free tickets each before the general release to the public.

All of Brooklyn Bridge Park will be a fully ticketed area, and guests must present a ticket for entry. The fireworks show will be visible along the FDR Drive for those who do not receive a ticket. Entry points for the public are:

• Montgomery Street and Madison Street
• Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Brooklyn Bridge On/Off Ramp
• Broad Street and Water Street

The ADA accessible viewing location will be located on the Manhattan side at Murry Bergtraum Field. Guests should enter at Pike Street and Cherry Street for this location.