Where to See July 4th Fireworks in 2024

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The 4th is upon us! Here are upcoming Independence Day celebrations and opportunities to see fireworks all summer long in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Jersey City.

Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks

Fridays through September 2nd
9:30pm
Coney Island

Coney Island’s fireworks season kicked off on June 23 and will continue through August 25th every Friday at 9:30pm, weather permitting.

Some of the fireworks displays are in conjunction with Brooklyn Cyclones home games. Here’s the Friday games schedule:

Friday, July 19th - Jersey Shore BlueClaws at Brooklyn Cyclones
Friday, July 26th - Rome Braves at Brooklyn Cyclones
Friday, August 9th - Hudson Valley Renegades at Brooklyn Cyclones
Friday, August 23rd -Jersey Shore BlueClaws at Brooklyn Cyclones

Macy's Fireworks

Monday, July 4th
9:25pm

Macy’s will be launching their fireworks display from five barges in the East River starting at 9:25pm. Public viewing areas include:

Macy's has said that the following locations are NOT recommended for viewing:

-West Street between W. Houston & Leroy Streets
-West Street between W. 14th & W. 26th Streets
-West Street between W. 33rd & W. 34th Streets
-West Street between W. 40th & W. 46th Streets
-The High Line
-The Battery

The fireworks will also be broadcast via NBC and the Peacock streaming app in a July 4th special from 8:00pm - 10:00pm.

Learn more from Macy’s.

Jones Beach Fireworks

Monday, July 4th
9:30pm
Jones Beach State Park

Jones Beach and community partners will present a fireworks extravaganza simulcast to a musical array of patriotic songs. Learn more here.

Staten Island Fireworks

Monday, July 4th
3:00pm celebration; 9:00pm fireworks
Empire Outlets

Empire Outlets will host a Block Party starting at 3:00pm and culminating with fireworks after 9:00pm. Activities throughout the day include face painting, balloon animals, live performances, and a cannoli eating contest!

More info here.

Jersey City Fireworks

Monday, July 4th
12:00pm celebration; 9:30pm fireworks
Exchange Place Path Plaza

Jersey City Night Market will present a day of festivities at Exchange Place Path Plaza from 12:00pm - 10:00pm. Fireworks will begin at 9:30pm and will be viewable along the Hudson River Walkway, parts of the Heights, and the north portion of Liberty State Park.

More info here.