Monday, June 29, 2015, by Curbed Staff
[Photo of the 2014 fireworks by Oscar/Curbed Flickr pool]
Once again, the annual 4th of July fireworks show will take place on the East River, but this year, the 25-minute Macy’s spectacular will shoot off from two locations, not just one. A double barge will be placed just south of the Brooklyn Bridge, around the same area as last year’s show, and four additional barges will sit between East 23rd and East 42nd Streets, offering prime views to north Brooklyn, Long Island City, and Midtown East. The official viewing locations in lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn and Queens waterfronts are sure to get a little crowded, so if you’re looking for something a little more exclusive, the list below include more than two dozen alternatives, some of which offer food, drink, and other assorted merriment, but prices can run high. To help you plan your fireworks fun, our map offers 35 viewing options, including all of the public access points, plus dozen more, ranging from rooftop bars to small parks to private cruises. If you see something you like, make plans quicklytickets tend to run out fast.
Wesley Yiin
All locations listed here had availability as of this morning, but we will update the map in the days leading up to the 4th as tickets sell out and new options open up.
· Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks [official]
