Celebrate July Fourth on the Hudson River
For the first time in over a decade, the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will be launched from barges along the Hudson River, lighting up the NYC Skyline and providing miles of prime viewing along the West Side of Manhattan. This year’s display will feature thousands of shells, an array of effects and vibrant colors, shapes, light and sounds. Keep reading to learn all about the 2024 Fireworks, the best places to view them, and a [www.nycjuly4.com]special free ticket opportunity for a prime viewing location!
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4, 2024
Entry to West Side Highway: 6:00PM
Entry to Free Ticketed Public Pier Viewing: 7:00PM
Fireworks: 9:25PM
NYC Offering Close to 10,000 Pier Public Viewing Tickets
The City of New York is offering free tickets to the general public to view the Fourth of July Fireworks from Pier 45 in lower Manhattan or Pier 84 in Hell’s Kitchen. Each member of the public is limited to two tickets, and their guest’s name is required upon registration. Click here to view the ticketing website.
More Details:
- Tickets will go live on Wednesday June 26 at 10:00am.
- Tickets will be released in batches; check back regularly to see if a new batch has been released.
- Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
- There is a two-ticket limit.
- You may only reserve tickets for one pier.
- To receive tickets, you must enter your First and Last Name, Email, and Phone Number.
- Children aged 2 and older require a ticket for entry.
- All rules and regulations as set by the NYPD must be followed when on the pier.
- There is a list of prohibited items (scroll down); you will not be allowed to bring any of these items into the viewing areas.
General Public Viewing is on a first come first service basis. Entry points open at 6pm. No ticket required.
Entry Points for Open Public Viewing (no ticket required)
All spectators will be screened as they enter the viewing area
- Christopher Street and Washington Street
- West 11th Street and Washington Street
- West 12th Street and Washington Street
- West 29th Street and 11th Avenue
- West 40th Street and 11th Avenue
ADA Accessible Viewing Locations
All spectators will be screened as they enter the viewing area
- Christopher Street and Washington Street
- The ADA Viewing Area is just south of Pier 45 on the Hudson River Park Trust Esplanade
- West 41st Street and 11th Avenue
- The ADA Viewing Area is just south of Pier 81 on the Hudson River Park Trust Esplanade
No Viewing
These locations are closed to the public
West Street, in between West Houston Street and Leroy Street
West Street, in between West 14th Street and West 26th Street
West Street, in between West 33rd Street and West 34th Street
West Street, in between West 40th Street and West 46th Street
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