The city will be giving out 100,000 free tickets to the public on Tuesday for viewing the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks.
The tickets will be available for designated viewing areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pier 16 and Pier 17 at The Seaport in Manhattan. Tickets will be available beginning at 8:30am on Tuesday, July 1, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis online.
Each person may request up to four tickets for Brooklyn Bridge Park or up to two tickets for The Seaport viewing area in Manhattan.
New Yorkers looking to secure their spots early for the Brooklyn Bridge Park location only can text “FIREWORKS” directly to Mayor Eric Adams at 917-909-2288 on Monday as he will be giving the first 2,500 texters four free tickets each before the general release to the public.
“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,” Adams said in a statement. “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.”
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 general 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.
