Over 1 Million People Try to Snag Free Tickets to Macy’s 4th of July FireworksOver 1 Million People Try to Snag Free Tickets to Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks More than 1 million people attempted to secure complimentary tickets to the Macy’s Fireworks celebration on July 4th, according to a spokesperson from Mayor Eric Adams’ office. Due to the overwhelming demand, ticket sales were suspended a day after the city released 10,000 free front-row tickets for the event at Pier 45 and Pier 84 in Manhattan’s Hudson River Park. The website distributing the tickets crashed on Wednesday, indicating that all tickets had been exhausted. Shortly thereafter, it displayed a message stating, “Thank you for your interest. The next batch of tickets will be available tomorrow.” Additional tickets will be released on Thursday at 10 a.m., officials announced. While tickets are required for the front-row viewing areas, the fireworks display is open and free to the public. Some New York City businesses offer ticketed packages for viewing the fireworks with smaller crowds and additional amenities such as cocktails and DJs. However, these tickets may exceed $100. Macy’s does not offer tickets for VIP viewing or exclusive parties. The fireworks show will commence at approximately 9:25 p.m. on July 4th, featuring over 30 colors and “never-before-seen effects.” Launched from five locations between West 14th Street and West 34th Street on the Hudson River, the fireworks will soar up to 1,000 feet in the air. Free Viewing Locations for Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks: * Christopher Street and Washington Street * West 11th Street and Washington Street * West 12th Street and Washington Street * West 29th Street and 11th Lane * West 40th Street and 11th Lane
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – More than 1 million people tried to get free tickets to the Macy’s Fireworks show on the Fourth of July, according to a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams’ office.
The huge demand forced sales to halt a day after the city opened up 10,000 free front-row tickets for the show at Pier 45 and Pier 84 of Manhattan’s Hudson River Park.
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The website where tickets were offered crashed on Wednesday and indicated that all tickets were sold out. Shortly afterwards, the website was updated to display a message that read: ‘Thank you for your interest. The next batch of tickets will be available tomorrow.”
The website will list more tickets at 10 a.m. Thursday, officials said.
You don’t need to buy a ticket to see the fireworks show: it’s free and open to the public.
Some New York City businesses sell tickets to watch the fireworks with smaller audiences and other events like cocktails and DJs, but the tickets can cost well over $100 to get. Some places that host viewing parties include the Gansevoort hotel and Verano.
Macy’s itself does not sell tickets to VIP viewing locations or parties.
The fireworks display will begin around 9:25 p.m. on July 4 and will include more than 30 colors and “never-before-seen effects.” The fireworks will be fired from five spots between West 14th Street and West 34th Street on the Hudson River, up to 1,000 feet in the air, Macy’s representatives said.
Here’s where you can watch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks for free:
- Christopher Street and Washington Street
- West 11e Street and Washington Street
- West 12e Street and Washington Street
- West 29e Street and 11e Lane
- West 40e Street and 11e Lane
Emily Rahhal is a Los Angeles-based digital reporter who has been covering New York City since 2023. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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