[2018 6th Street rooftop view of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks]
In case you are planning to watch the 4th of July Fireworks tomorrow (July 4!) ... you're likely not going to have that view as in did in recent years from your neighbor's roof on Sixth Street (or wherever you may have had roof access...)
This year, Macy's has moved the barges to below the Brooklyn Bridge, which is the star of the show...
So...
Last year, the barges were placed on the river between 23rd Street and 40th Street ... Flashback!
[2018]
This year, the northernmost point that Macy's suggests on its Where-to-Watch map is Montgomery Street and Cherry Street.
And via the Macy's press release...
Since 1976, Macy’s Fireworks have grown in scale and artistry as they burst to life over many of New York City’s waterways and neighborhoods. Incorporating landmarks and celebratory milestones is a Macy’s Fireworks signature. Macy’s last showcased the Brooklyn Bridge when its structure served as the launchpad for key moments in the 2014 show.
This year’s presentation will add three times more pyrotechnic firepower as Macy’s creative team expands the design to include more dazzling and intricate effects firing from locations spanning the entire bridge. On Independence Day, millions of spectators will enjoy jaw-dropping effects launching from more than a dozen points off the famed Brooklyn landmark throughout the 25-minute display.
The fireworks start at 9:20 p.m. And for some reason if you're going to be driving around, here are street closures via NBC 4.
5 comments:
I'm looking forward to the police searches!
Just stay home and away from the rich tourist.
With the destruction of East River park imminently on its way spearheaded by our selfish and pathetic mayor of course, no more fireworks will be seen from that location for years to come until its new completion which I think will take longer than expected. Such a dirty shame and loss for our community!
Honestly, as much as I enjoyed and celebrated Gay World Pride on Sunday amidst the chaos and mass amounts of people everywhere, I am going to sit this one out. I am not a fan of huge crowds. It makes me anxious and uneasy when there aren't enough visible exits especially when it is dark outside. Fireworks are beautiful, but my heart isn't going to be broken if I stay at home and watch it on TV with a cocktail in hand. Enjoy the holiday. Be safe.
Beware, because according to the NYPD Crowd Control Masterplan™️ the police will probably start limiting access to East River Park around 2 or 3 PM in order to stop people from enjoying themselves. One year they wouldn't even let me leave through several of the usual exits, so I had to travel an extra mile just to get around their ridiculously inconvenient entry and exit points. Hopefully this all means fewer crowds and garbage than previous years. They also use this as an excuse to search your bags, so if you are bringing adult beverages just use a giant Big Gulp cup or a refillable Starbucks cooler so you don't get busted.
I have watched the fireworks from the FDR below East 23rd Street, (about 19th?). And it was miserable for 3 reasons: (1) No where to go to bathroom, (2) being stuffed into areas smashing up against other sweaty people. (3) people constantly jockeying for position.
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