4th of July Fireworks 2026 – public viewing, ticket lottery and logistics | Brooklyn Bridge Parents

To celebrate the U.S. semiquincentennial and the 50th anniversary of Macy’s Fireworks, displays will launch at 9:25 PM from the Brooklyn Bridge, East River, and Hudson River. Unlike previous years, spectators must have a ticket to view the event from Brooklyn Bridge Park or the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. A ticket lottery for three viewing zones in the park is open until Monday, June 29.

Logistics for the July 4 event include the closure of Brooklyn Bridge Park prior to the show, with ticket holders allowed entry starting at 4 PM. A "frozen zone" will impact Brooklyn Heights, with no parking permitted and towing beginning the evening of July 3. Limited community tickets will be available for the Promenade, though distribution details are pending.

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