NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

New York City is offering 100,000 free tickets to Friday's spectacular, for designated viewing areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park or Pier 16 and 17 at The Seaport.

Adams says 100,000 free tickets will be available for designated areas of Brooklyn Bridge Park on the Brooklyn side of the East River, as well as sections of Piers 16 and 17 on the Manhattan side.

As of Wednesday morning, all viewing locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan are at capacity. The city had offered up tickets for Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 16 and Pier 17.

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What to Know Macy's 4th of July Fireworks returns to the East River for 2025; this year's show will launch from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges at the Seaport District.

What are the ideal places to view the show? Brooklyn Bridge Park and sections along Pier 16 and Pier 17 at the Seaport District will be accessible only via free tickets issued by the City of New York.

NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the East River for 2025. See what time it starts, how long it lasts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

However, NYC was offering free tickets to the Macy's fireworks show today, July 1, for designated areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park and sections along Pier 15 and Pier 17 at the Seaport.

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