Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks: Streets Closed and Viewing Areas

NEW YORK — This Tuesday, July 4, the independence of the United States is celebrated with one of the biggest spectacles in the country: the fireworks at Macy’s.

Therefore, the New York City Police Department announced which streets will be closed during the event that will take place on the East River. The show will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 starting at 9:20 p.m. and ending at 9:50 p.m.

The Department reminds viewers that no large backpacks, large coolers, lawn chairs, lawn blankets, umbrellas, or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the viewing areas. All restricted items are subject to search and seizure.

streets closed

Drivers are advised to use public transportation and avoid the following places between 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

MACY’S 4TH OF JULY ANNUAL FIREWORKS CELEBRATION

Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Manhattan:

FDR Drive entre Brooklyn Bridge y East 63rd Street   

Avenue C entre East 16th Street y East 20th Street  

East 20th Street entre 1st Avenue y Avenue C  

East 23rd Street entre 1st Avenue y Avenue C  

East 26th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

East 30th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

30th Street Entrance Ramps  

East 33rd Street entre 1st Avenue y 3rd Avenue  

East 34th Street entre 2nd Avenue y FDR Drive  

34th Street Entrance Ramps  

East 37th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

East 38th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

East 41st Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

East 42nd Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

42nd Street Entrance Ramps  

East 48th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

East 49th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive  

East 53rd Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive

East River Bridge Notice

Brooklyn Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm, no pedestrians or bicycles Manhattan Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm, no pedestrians or bicycles Williamsburg Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm, no traffic no pedestrians or bicycles Edward I. Koch Bridge – At approximately 7:00 pm, no pedestrians or bicycles

VIEW TO THE PUBLIC FROM MANHATTAN

The public viewing sections in Manhattan will be the elevated portions of the FDR Promenade with the following entry points:

Note: Access blocks will close as viewing areas fill up and viewers will be redirected to additional open access blocks as appropriate.

Midtown:

1st Ave. & 20th Street 1st Ave. & 34th Street (Designated ADA access at this location) 1st Ave. & 42nd Street

PUBLIC VIEW FROM BROOKLYN

Transmitter Park – Greenpoint Avenue access point to Dead End Newton Barge Playground – Commercial Street 3 access point Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park) – Kent Avenue and North 11th Street access point

Note: This year, due to barge placement, Brooklyn Bridge Park is not an overlook

PUBLIC VIEW FROM QUEENS

Area bounded by 44th Drive at North Borden Avenue at East South Vernon Boulevard; East River in 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

2023-07-03 20:23:17
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