NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the East River for 2025. See what time it starts, how long it lasts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

A tradition since 1976, the Macy's fireworks display has been a beloved part of America's Fourth of July celebration for nearly 50 years and features a dazzling array of rockets that light up the New York City skyline in a show like no other.

The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show attracts huge crowds to the city’s waterfronts every year, and there are always places saying they have the best views for the spectacle — and plenty of people claiming to know the secret spots.