Here are the best viewing areas in Manhattan, according to Macy’s, which urges you to arrive early. The city gave away 100,000 free tickets via lottery to the prime viewing areas starting July 1, but by July 2, all the tickets were gone. The fireworks this year are being fired from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges in the lower East River, putting them further south than the last time the display was on the East Side. ( Photo: Macy’s) Looking to Pick a Spot to Watch the Fireworks? Start Here! As Manhattan gears up for its annual July 4th fireworks celebration, New Yorkers should rest assured that they have multiple... News 03 Jul 2025 | 02:31
