NYPD Warns of Street Closures for Macy’s Fireworks Celebration – NBC4 New York

The 46th annual Macy’s fireworks show returns this Monday, July 4, with more than 48,000 rockets and effects set off from five barges located between 23rd and 42nd streets on Manhattan’s East River.

SEE HERE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE EVENT, FROM THE SCHEDULE TO THE POINTS TO SEE THE SHOW.

Due to this, the New York City Police Department announced the closure of several streets for Independence Day from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The department reminds viewers that large backpacks, large coolers, lawn chairs, lawn blankets, umbrellas, or alcoholic beverages will not be allowed in viewing areas. All restricted items are subject to search and seizure.

THESE ARE THE CLOSURES:

Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens: 3:00 p. m. – 10:00 p. m.

MANHATTAN:

• FDR Drive entre Brooklyn Bridge y East 63rd Street
• Avenue C entre East 16th Street y East 20th Street
• East 20th entre between 1st Avenue y Avenue C
• East 23rd entre between 1st Avenue y Avenue C
• East 26th entre between 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• East 30th entre between 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• 30th Street Entrance Ramps
• East 33rd Street entre 1st Avenue y 3rd Avenue
• East 34th Street entre 2nd Avenue y FDR Drive
• 34th Street Entrance Ramps
• East 37th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• East 38th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• East 41st Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• East 42nd Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• 42nd Street Entrance Ramps
• East 48th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• East 49th Street entre 1st Avenue y FDR Drive
• East 53rd Street en FDR Drive

Find the full list of closures here.

Notice about the East River Bridges

• Brooklyn Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm: No pedestrian or bicycle traffic.
• Manhattan Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm There is no pedestrian or bicycle traffic.
• Williamsburg Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm There is no pedestrian or bicycle traffic.
• Edward I. Koch Bridge – Approximately 7:00 pm No pedestrian or bicycle traffic.

VIEWING POINTS FOR THE PUBLIC

MANHATTAN

The public viewing sections in Manhattan will be the elevated portions of the FDR ride with the following entry points:

Note: Access blocks will close as viewing areas fill up and viewers will be redirected to additional open access blocks as appropriate.

City center:
• Calle 23
• Calle 34
• Calle 42

Manhattan ADA
• ADA – Southbound FDR lane at 18th St. and Avenue C (via 20th St. and 23rd St).

Brooklyn

• Transmitter Park: access point on Greenpoint Avenue to Dead End
• Newton Barge Playground – access point at 3 Commercial Street
• Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park) – access point at Kent Avenue and North 11th Street

Note: this year, due to the placement of barges, Brooklyn Bridge Park is not a viewing location for fireworks.

Queens

For more information on viewing points go here.

–