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Macy’s 50th fireworks show launches from three sites on July 4: here’s where to watch, from free waterfront spots in Brooklyn to $580 observation decks

Macy's 50th July 4 fireworks show launches from Brooklyn Bridge, East River, and Hudson River sites; Bushwick residents can watch for free at Domino Park in Williamsburg or choose paid rooftop or cruise options across NYC.

Vibrant red and blue fireworks explode over a bridge and river as a large crowd watches from the waterfront at night.

Macy’s 50th fireworks show launches from three sites on July 4: here’s where to watch, from free waterfront spots in Brooklyn to $580 observation decks

Macy's 50th July 4 fireworks show launches from Brooklyn Bridge, East River, and Hudson River sites; Bushwick residents can watch for free at Domino Park in Williamsburg or choose paid rooftop or cruise options across NYC.

Macy’s 50th fireworks show launches from three sites on July 4: here’s where to watch, from free waterfront spots in Brooklyn to $580 observation decks
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Macy’s 4th of July fireworks are bigger this year. The show hits its 50th edition as the United States turns 250. Organizers expanded launches to three simultaneous sites and are calling it the largest show in the event’s history, according to a guide published by Daily Sun New York. On July 4 at 9:15 p.m., fireworks launch from the Brooklyn Bridge, the Lower East River, and the Lower Hudson River for roughly 25 minutes.

Bushwick readers who want to watch from Brooklyn without buying a ticket can go to Domino Park in Williamsburg. The waterfront park at 15 River St. has a direct view of the Manhattan skyline and the East River launches and is free to enter. The Daily Sun New York guide advises arriving early because crowds are expected to be heavy.

The closest land-based paid viewing, per the guide, is the South Street Seaport area, which sits directly across from the Brooklyn Bridge and four launch barges. Pier 16 at 12 Fulton St. is running a zone-ticketed event called “Red, White and Views” through the South Street Seaport Museum, open to all ages, with tickets ranging from $100 to $600 per person and food available separately at Cobble Fish. Next door, Pier 17’s rooftop at 89 South St. is hosting a four-course seated dinner through The Fulton by Jean-Georges for $385 and up.

The Standard, High Line’s rooftop bar Le Bain at 848 Washington St. sits directly across from one of the Hudson River launch barges…

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