Are you ready to light it up for Independence Day?
On Tuesday, Macy’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration will illuminate the New York skyline at 9:25 pm sharp, after performances from stars like Ashanti, LL Cool J and Bebe Rexha.
If you don’t want to miss a single second of the 60,000-shell spectacle, you’ll want to find the right location. So stay tuned for seven of the best official spots to watch the show across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens without spending a dime.
1st Ave. & E 42nd St.
With the Robert Moses Playground and the East River Platform located nearby, 1st Ave. & 42nd St. will have a public entrance set up by Macy’s to ensure an excellent waterfront view. There, you can watch the fireworks ignite the sky from five barges in the East River.
1st Ave. & E 34th St.
Located near the East River Esplanade, 1st Ave. & 34th St. is the only public entry point to offer ADA access.
1st Ave. & E 20th St.
A few streets up from Stuyvesant Square Park, the entrance at 1st Ave. & 20th St. is the perfect place to enjoy a view of Queens and Brooklyn as they’re lit up by the 25-minute firework show.
Gantry Plaza State Park
Across the East River, this 12-acre park in Queens will make a fantastic vantage point for the Fourth of July firework show for those interested in an after-dark view of the Empire State Building and the United Nations.
4-09 47th Rd.
Newton Barge Park
This 6-acre Brooklyn park offers a fantastic riverside view for those hoping to see the Manhattan skyline lit up from across the way.
Commercial St., Dupont St., Brooklyn
Transmitter Park
Opened in 2012, this gorgeous 6.6-acre green space is known for its pier access and nature gardens. Those hoping for a beautiful space from which to watch the show will not be disappointed.
West St. between Kent St. and Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
Marsha P. Johnson State Park — aka the East River State Park — boasts seven acres on the waterfront in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. The green space is perfect for relaxation, recreation, and watching the firework festivities.
90 Kent Ave., Brooklyn
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