These are the street closures and traffic advisories for the Macy's fireworks in NYC

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 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Manhattan:

FDR Drive between Brooklyn Bridge and East 63rd Street
Avenue C between East 16th Street and East 20th Street
East 20th Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
East 23rd Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
East 26th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
East 30th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
30th Street Entrance Ramps
East 33rd Street between 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue
East 34th Street between 2nd Avenue and FDR Drive
34th Street Entrance Ramps
East 37th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
East 38th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
East 41st Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
East 42nd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
42nd Street Entrance Ramps
East 48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
East 49th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
East 53rd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive

East River Bridge Notice

Brooklyn Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm, no pedestrian or bicycle traffic
Manhattan Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm, no pedestrian or bicycle movement
Williamsburg Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm, no pedestrian or bicycle traffic
Edward I. Koch Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm, no pedestrian or bicycle traffic

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:

1^st Ave. and 20^th street
1^st Ave. Y 34^th Street (Designated ADA access at this location)
1^st Ave. Y 42^na street

PUBLIC VIEW FROM BROOKLYN

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

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

PUBLIC VIEW FROM queens