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Fourth of July: Where to watch fireworks, street closures and more

Will Coss on what to expect from the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
Will Coss on what to expect from the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 06:23

NEW YORKFourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies across the Tri-State Area for fireworks.

Friday, July 1

9 p.m. Fireworks at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park in Woodbridge Township, N.J.

Monday, July 4

12-10 p.m. Daytime festivities, live music, food trucks and night market followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. in Jersey City, N.J. Music artists include Flo Rida, Funk Flex and DJ Diesel

7:30-10 p.m. Concert followed by fireworks in Tarrytown, N.Y., at 230-240 West Main Street

9:15 p.m. Fireworks at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave, West Orange, NJ

9:25 p.m. Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks along the East River - Click here for street closure information and watch the video above for more about the show from executive producer Will Coss

9:25 p.m. Roosevelt Island Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration — entry will not be permitted after 9 p.m.

9:30 p.m. Fireworks at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island

10 p.m. Fireworks on Coney Island, Brooklyn


There will be a number of street closures throughout New York City on July 4.

Click here for a list of closures, along with official fireworks viewing locations.

The NYPD says no large backpacks, large coolers, lawn chairs, lawn blankets, umbrellas or alcoholic beverages are allowed in viewing areas.

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