Brooklyn 4th of July Fireworks 2025 BK NYC
Best Viewing Locations / Places to Watch Brooklyn July 4th Fireworks NYC
4th of July Holiday Fireworks at Prospect Park, Coney Island, Fort Hamilton, Macy's in Manhattan & 4th of July Fireworks Jones Beach
July 2, 2025 / Brooklyn Neighborhoods / July 4th Holiday in Brooklyn / Brooklyn Blvd NYC.
NYC Weather Wednesday - Saturday, July 2 - 5, 2025. The temperature highs will be in the high 80's each day, while the temperature lows will be in the low 70's each day. No rain is in the forecast for NYC during this time period. The winds will be about 5 - 7 mph Wednesday thru Saturday. The humidity will range from 40% - 70% Wednesday thru Saturday in what appears to be a relatively stable four days, during which fireworks will be launched throughout the NYC area.
NYC Weather Update as of 6.24.25 for Early Fireworks Displays in the Bronx and Queens on Thursday June 26, 2025. The temperature highs will be in the high 90's on Thursday, descending to about 80 by midday and down to 70 in the late evening. The humidity will be in the 70% range for most of the day. No rain is expected and winds will be in the 10 mph range. Not too bad for a July 4th fireworks display, although the winds might make it challenging for the pyrotechnicians.
Air Quality. As of 6.28.25 the air quality is Moderate, as well as for Sunday. To stay abreast of the air quality in NYC copy and paste this link into your browswer bar - https://www.airnow.gov
All of these fireworks displays are FREE except the one at Fort Hamilton near Bay Ridge [$5].
Macy's July 4th Fireworks along the East River Will be Viewable from West Brooklyn & Coney Island 4th of July Fireworks for South Brooklyners
The Macy's 4th of July fireworks will be shown along the East River this year. They have been shown along the East River from 2014 - 2023, and they were shown along the Hudson from 2009 - 2013 and again last year [2024]. Mayor de Blasio had lobbied to have the fireworks return to the East River while he was Mayor.
The Grucci Brothers have been doing the Macy's 4th of July fireworks in NYC, for decades, and it is believed since the inception of the event in 1976. But this year the fireworks will be done by a California company by the name of Pyro Spectaculars, who have assisted the Grucci Brothers on prior engagements.
The following page contains between a half dozen and dozen different 4th of July fireworks celebrations in the five boroughs of NYC, including best viewing locations in Brooklyn for the Macy's 4th of July fireworks along the East River, Coney Island fireworks and the Fort Hamilton fireworks in Bay Ridge.
- Click here for a report about the 4th of July Fireworks in Brooklyn on the East River and at Coney Island BK NYC & surrounding areas, including times and locations for the Macy's 4th of July fireworks in Brooklyn NYC, the Coney Island July 4th fireworks 2025, the 4th of July fireworks and celebration at Fort Hamilton, and the July 4th fireworks display at Jones Beach on Long Island.
4th Of July Fireworks Brooklyn 2025
Prospect Park Independence Day Fireworks Coming Friday, 6/6/25
Coney Island Fireworks 2025 begins every Friday Night starting June 20 thru September 5, 2025 at the Riegelemann Boardwalk in Brooklyn
Fort Hamilton Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration Saturday, June 14, 2025
Coney Island July 4th Fireworks 2025 begins between 9 - 9.30 or 10 pm on the Boardwalk
Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks 2025 is on the East River only Viewable from West Brooklyn along the East River Waterfront in NYC
The 4th Of July Fireworks 2025 Continue at Jones Beach
July 2, 2025 / Brooklyn Neighborhoods / July 4th Holiday in Brooklyn / Brooklyn Blvd NYC. Continued.
1. Fireworks & Concert in Prospect Park - Friday, 6/6/25
Description. Concert by the NY Philharmonic beginning at 8 pm, followed by 9.30 pm fireworks in the Long Meadow Ball Fields in Prospect Park Brooklyn. The Long Meadow Ball Fields are located by either walking straight into the park along 12th or 13th Street [it's a south easterly trajectory] or by walking straight into the park along 10th or 11th Avenues [it's a north easterly trajectory]. Where those two trajectories intersect is the Prospect Park Ball Fields.
Contact. https://www.nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/explore/parks or https://www.prospectpark.org/event/new-york-philharmonic-concert-in-the-park-3/
2. Fort Hamilton Independence Day Celebration - Saturday, 6/14/25
Description. Fort Hamilton Bay Ridge _ Saturday, June 14, 2025 beginning at 4.30 pm - Concert & Firworks of 200th anniversary. Free. This includes food trucks, vendors and a fireworks display on the lawn of the military base adjacent to the Bay Ridge neighborhood on Brooklyn. Fireworks and entertainment generally run from about 6 to 10 pm. As this is on a still active U.S. military base at 404 Sterling Drive in Brooklyn, non-military personnel must register in advance [generally by about 3 weeks prior] to attend. Note that the July 4th fireworks program which this event replaced usually requires Admission is $5 for non DoD [Department of Defense] members. For details copy & paste - https://hamilton.armymwr.com
Location. An active U.S. military base at 404 Sterling Drive in Brooklyn.
Contact. For details copy & paste - https://hamilton.armymwr.com
3. Coney Island July 4th Fireworks in Brooklyn NYC 2025 & Coney Island Summer Friday Nights Fireworks in Brooklyn NYC
Fridays, June 20 - September 5, 2025 _ Weekly _ The Coney Island Weekly Friday Night Fireworks - at Steeple Chase Tower off the Boardwalk near Luna Park. The Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks begin at dusk or 9.30 pm along the Riegelmann Boardwalk at West 12th Street on Coney Island in Brooklyn. The fireworks are always held off the beach, generally in the area of the Steeplechase tower in Steeplechase Park. These are FREE events, and this also includes the Coney Island Fireworks event on Friday, July 4th which follows.
Friday, July 4th, 2025 there will be fireworks at Coney Island. The fireworks used to begin shortly after the end of the Macy's 4th of July fireworks on the East River, which was generally a bit before 10 pm. But the Coney Island fireworks could also begin around dusk which creeps in between 9 and 9.30 pm.
Best Viewing Locations & Times. The Coney Island fireworks are staged along the Riegelmann Boardwalk at West 12th - West 15th Streets on Coney Island in Brooklyn. The Coney Island fireworks are always held off the beach, and the street coordinates above are generally in the area of the Steeplechase tower in Steeplechase Park [Luna Amusement] on Coney Island in Brooklyn.
Contact. For details, copy & paste - https://www.allianceforconeyisland.org
4. Macy's July 4th Fireworks on the East River - Best Viewing Locations in Brooklyn NYC 7/4/2025
Macy's July 4th Fireworks 2025 along the East River Provides Good Viewing from Western Brooklyn along the East River Waterfront
2025 East River Barge Locations - Manhattan Independence Day Fireworks
Manhattan July 4th Fireworks Number of Barges & Barge Locations along the East River. This year looks to be a bit different from past years, as it appears Fireworks by Grucci isn't handling the event. The Gruccis are a local NYS company, based out in Bellport on Long Island. The company handling the fireworks this year is Pyro Spectaculars by Souza out of Rialto, California.
This is purely speculation on our part, but NBC picked up the broadcasting of the fireworks, and might have played some role in the change. There had reportedly been tensions in the past between Macy's and the Grucci's, but they always seemed to come together in time for the show.
Potentially a Big Impactful Change This Year - Launching Fireworks from atop the Brooklyn Bridge. We've been informed that there will be four barges located in the East River south of the Brooklyn Bridge, which is a departure from prior years when the Macy's fireworks placed the barges far enough north in the East River to ensure that folks from Queens could view the fireworks without leaving the borough. We do not believe that is the case this year [2025], with one possible caveat, and that is that some of the fireworks will be launched from atop the Brooklyn Bridge, which is already high in the air, so that might make viewing the fireworks from far distances, including Queens, possible.
East River Barge Locations History - Manhattan Fireworks Independence Day
What follows is a bit of fireworks barge placement history on both the East River and Hudson River.
Recent Macy's July 4th Fireworks Barges History. Excepting in 2024, the Macy's 4th of July fireworks had been lit upon the East River since 2014 and was within viewing range of all five boroughs [although a quite a distance from the south Bronx and northern tip of Staten Island].
In recent years there were five barges, up from four barges during the mid 20xx teens. The number of barges varies from year to year - generally between four and five - although in recent years, along the East River, the number had remained a constant five, and they have moved the barges a bit further north up the East River.
But in 2024 all that changed as the Macy's July 4th fireworks returned to the Hudson River. In 2024 they staged the fireworks along the Hudson generally placing the barges between the Lincoln tunnel at 40th Street to the Village around 14th Street.
The Best Viewing Times & Locations from Manhattan & Brooklyn July 4th Fireworks 2025 NYC
The Best Viewing Times & Locations from Manhattan & Brooklyn July 4th Fireworks NYC. The best places along the East River will likely fill quickly on July 4th, with many folks heading to find their spot in sometime in the late morning or during the early to mid part of the afternoon. Somewhere around 3 or 4 pm the NYPD will cordone off access to the most popular areas, for crowd control purposes. The fireworks generally begin around dusk, when it begins to get dark, which is generally between 9.15 - 9.30 pm.
The same holds true for the Brooklyn waterfront.
Best Viewing Locations for Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Manhattan 2025
Best Viewing Locations for Manhattan July 4th Fireworks NYC - Generally. We believe the best viewing locations will generally be located in Manhattan along the East River between the Manhattan Bridge and the Staten Island Ferry. Ground Zero for the event is at Pier 17 Rooftop where NBC will be broadcasting their boring TV coverage of the event. But western Brooklyn, along the East River waterfront will also be in a position to offer competitive viewing opportunities as well.
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Best Viewing Locations for Manhattan July 4th Fireworks NYC - Front Row Seats. There are also a number of elevated bars and restaurants in the downtown area including One World Trade Center and one of our favorites is a restaurant named Manhatta.
- Best Viewing Locations for Manhattan July 4th Fireworks NYC - Middle Tier Seats East Side of East River in West Brooklyn. Viewing of the fireworks will also be quite good from across the East River in Brooklyn. Here again, the best spots will be along the East River, in Brooklyn Heights, including the Promenade assuming it is open to the public. The waterfronts in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Red Hook should also be good, and possibly Dumbo and as far away as the southern end of Williamsburg along the East River.
- Best Viewing Locations for Manhattan July 4th Fireworks NYC - Balcony Seats East Side of East River in West Brooklyn. Lastly, we believe you should be able to get a good glimpse of the fireworks from Brooklyn at many of the elevated or rooftop bars in Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Downtown Brooklyn [hit or miss] and the southwest end of Williamsburg.
What & What NOT to bring along. You'll also want to bring along sun screen, water and be careful not to bring along too much baggage so that you can reasonably or easily move around. In prior years the NYPD didn't allow backpacks, large bags, coolers, umbrellas or similar items past the NYPD barricades. And while this is unconfirmed, I believe it holds true for this year [2025],
Also see additional 4th of July festivities 2025 in all five of NYC boroughs below.
5. The 4th Of July Fireworks at Jones Beach 2025 on Nearby Long Island - Friday 7/4/25
Description. The Jones Beach Fireworks display has been a Long Island tradition, intermittently, for many years.
Best Viewing Location & Times. While the best viewing location is the beach just south of the Jones Beach Central Mall, most spots along the beach in the park also offer good viewing locations that are likely to be less crowded. And the fireworks, like those in the city, start around dusk which give or take about 15 minutes is about 9.30 pm. For cars, admission to the park is $10 and includes the fireworks show before 4 pm. Historically, AFTER 4 pm there's AN ADDITIONAL $10 admission fee but this is UNCONFIRMED for 2025.
Recent Jones Beach Fireworks History. The Jones Beach fireworks were one of the New York State budget cuts beginning in 2010. Allocations had not been made for the deployment of police officers, to provide security for the event. In 2015 the Governor and the New York State Parks announced that these cuts were restored and the fireworks on Jones Beach on Long Island have continued ever since - excepting during the first year of outbreak of the CoVid pandemic in 2020. They returned in 2021, and have continued since.
Contact. For details, copy & paste - https://parks.ny.gov/parks/jonesbeach/ or https://fireworks.jonesbeach.com
Public Transit From Brooklyn / Queens To Jones Beach 2025
Jones Beach Fireworks Public Transit. Jones Beach is a quick 21 minute train ride from the city, followed by a short bus ride. Or Jones Beach is a reasonable 38 mile car ride from the city, when traffic isn't terrible on the Southern State Parkway or the Meadowbrook State Parkway leading into the park.
From Queens, take the LIRR [Long Island Railroad] from the Jamaica Station which leaves every 20 minutes during peak hours, arriving in Freeport about 20 minutes later. The return frequency is about the same, as is the travel time of the trip. The MTA offers a Jones Beach round trip ticket for $17.50 from Queens and $21.50 from Manhattan. From the train station, you can take the N88 Long Island Bus, using an MTA Metrocard or coins valued at $2.75. Jones Beach is a nice quick getaway from the city, and while crowded on the 4th of July, it shouldn't feel as crowded as in the city. Editor's Note. I haven't checked these prices for 2025 changes, but they should be good ballpark figures.
Contact / Tickets. For LIRR details and tickets see - https://new.mta.info/
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July 4th Fireworks In Brooklyn, Coney Island & NYC 2025
LINKS TO - July 4th Fireworks in All Five Boros of NYC 2025
The NYC 4th of July fireworks are viewable from all five boroughs.
Click these links to specifics related to each borough -
1) Bronx 4th of July fireworks 2025 & Orchard Beach July 4th fireworks 2025 BX NYC
2) Brooklyn 4th of July fireworks 2025 & Coney Island July 4th fireworks 2025 BK NYC
3) Manhattan 4th of July fireworks 2025 & Macy's July 4th Fireworks NYC
6) NYC 4th of July Fireworks all 5 Boroughs
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