Where to see the fireworks
Where and when
Macy's Annual 4th of July Fireworks happen Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 9:25 p.m.
This year, the fireworks display will take place on five barges along the East River between 23rd and 41st streets. There will be viewing areas along the FDR Drive in Manhattan, with access points along the waterfront.
Public viewing areas
Manhattan: The official viewing areas are located along the FDR Drive, with entrances at 23rd, 34th, and 42nd streets.
There will be an ADA accessible entrance at 34th Street.
Check the Macy's website for up-to-date information.
What to know before you go
Subways and buses will run on a Sunday schedule.
After the fireworks, select trains will run local between Grand Central-42 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
For up-to-date information on service changes, check @NYCTSubway and @NYCTBus on Twitter, the MyMTA app, or the MTA website. You can also reach us through WhatsApp.
Some subway stations may experience crowding after the fireworks are over. Plan alternate routes in case your station is too crowded.
Masks are still required on board subway trains and buses, and while you're waiting at indoor subway stations. If you do not have a mask, we can provide one for you.
The FDNY will not allow backpacks, umbrellas, chairs, or other large items into the viewing areas.
Closest subway stations to the viewing areas
Station |
Line |
Borough |
Viewing area |
|---|---|---|---|
14 St-Union Sq |
4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R |
Manhattan |
23rd Street |
23 St |
6 |
Manhattan |
23rd Street |
28 St |
6 |
Manhattan |
23rd Street or 34th Street |
33 St |
6 |
Manhattan |
23rd Street or 34th Street |
42 St–Grand Central |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
Manhattan |
42nd Street |
51 St |
6 |
Manhattan |
42nd Street |
59 St |
4, 5, 6, N, R |
Manhattan |
42nd Street |
Lexington Av-53 St |
E |
Manhattan |
42nd Street |
1 Av |
L |
Manhattan |
23rd Street |
3 Av |
L |
Manhattan |
23rd Street |
23 St |
N, R |
Manhattan |
23rd Street |
28 St |
N, R |
Manhattan |
23rd Street or 34th Street |
34 St-Herald Sq |
F, N, Q, R (and uptown D) |
Manhattan |
34th Street |
42 St-Bryant Park |
F (and uptown D) |
Manhattan |
42nd Street |
Buses that serve the viewing areas
Although subject to rerouting, the following NYC Transit and MTA Buses will take customers to/from the viewing areas: M9, M14A SBS, M14D SBS, M15, M21, M23 SBS, M34 SBS, M34A SBS, M42, M50, M101, M102, M103
Need help?
For up-to-date service status information and planned service changes, check the MTA website, or download the MyMTA app for iOS or Android.
You can also check our live subway map to see the real-time position of trains, planned service changes at any given time, and accessible stations near the fireworks viewing points.
You can also reach us through WhatsApp.