New York City, New York · July 4, 2027
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
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Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
When is Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2027?
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2027 runs on Sunday, July 4, 2027. It's held on the same dates every year.
2027Sunday, July 4, 2027Every year
How the dates are set: Held every July 4 in New York City.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks schedule
- Saturday, July 4, 2026: The 50th show was broadcast on NBC and Peacock from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET, with a Spanish-language simulcast on Telemundo.
- Saturday, July 4, 2026: The display used 85,000 shells in 30 colors from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sources: macysinc.com, abc7ny.com
Getting to Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
- In 2026 the NYPD closed the FDR Drive between the Brooklyn Battery Underpass and Delancey Street, and the area bounded by Grand Street, Catherine Street/Slip, South Street/FDR Drive and East Broadway.
Source: abc7ny.com
Tickets and cost
In 2026 there were ticketed viewing areas at Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Seaport, and non-ticketed public viewing areas along the FDR Drive in Manhattan.
Source: abc7ny.com
History of Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
The 2026 show marked the 50th anniversary of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and the nation's 250th birthday. It expanded to the lower East River in the Seaport District, the lower Hudson River with Jersey City, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks: questions people ask
When are the Macy's 4th of July fireworks?
They happen every July 4. In 2026 the show was on Saturday, July 4.
What time are the Macy's fireworks on TV?
In 2026 the broadcast ran from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with an encore at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
Where is the best place in NYC to see the Macy's fireworks?
Anywhere with an unobstructed view of the sky above the lower East River in the Seaport, the lower Hudson River, or the Brooklyn Bridge. In 2026 non-ticketed viewing was along the FDR Drive in Manhattan.
Are the Macy's fireworks free to watch?
Yes, in many places. In 2026 there were non-ticketed public viewing areas, while Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Seaport had ticketed areas.
What streets are closed for the Macy's fireworks?
In 2026 closures included the FDR Drive between the Brooklyn Battery Underpass and Delancey Street, at the discretion of the NYPD.
Sources: macysinc.com, abc7ny.com
About Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
The nation's largest Independence Day fireworks show lights up the Brooklyn Bridge and New York's rivers every July 4.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks launch over the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River, with the show also reaching the lower Hudson in 2026. Millions watch on TV, but the best views are on the waterfront. Some viewing areas are ticketed, others are free, and streets near the East River close for the day.
Know before you go
- Streets and the FDR Drive close near the East River on the day, so plan your route in advance.
- Ticketed viewing areas exist, and free ones are on the FDR Drive in Manhattan.
- JFK, LaGuardia and Newark all serve the city, and the show is seen from lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and Jersey City.
Planning the trip
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