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Free Summer Fireworks Shows in Manhattan

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks – Central Park

The Great Lawn
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The famed orchestra performs a concert with the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Elgar, and works from its Very Young Composers program. Free summer fireworks light up the sky following the performance.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks – Midtown West

Hudson River
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Nearly 50,000 shells are sent skyward in this epic Independence Day celebration. This year, the company hosts its 48th annual fireworks display along the Hudson River following more than a decade of celebrations on the East River. Macy's free summer fireworks display is the largest 4th of July celebration in the nation, choreographed to music and broadcast live on NBC. Stick around to the end to catch the grand finale, which is always a showstopper.

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Stay for the fireworks after the New York Philharmonic show in Prospect Park. Photo by Chris Lee for New York Philharmonic

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New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks – Prospect Park

Long Meadow Ball Fields
Friday, June 14, 2024
The New York Philharmonic returns to the ball fields in Prospect Park as an annual summer tradition. Enjoy a summer fireworks show after the top-notch classical program, which mirrors the lineup from the Manhattan performance.

Coney Island Boardwalk – Coney Island

The boardwalk between West 10th and West 15th Streets
Friday nights from Friday, June 21-Friday, August 30, 2024
End a fun-filled Friday at the action-packed Coney Island with one of these free summer fireworks shows in NYC. These sparklers fly every week during the summer.

Brooklyn Cyclones Fireworks Nights – Coney Island

Select home games through Saturday, September 7, 2024; click here for the complete schedule.
Regardless of which team wins, the Brooklyn Cyclones set off sparklers over the baseball diamond after several games this season. The stadium also offers a perfect view of the Friday night display on the beach.

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Staten Island Ferry Hawks Saturday Night Lights – Staten Island

Select home games through Saturday, September 7, 2024; click here for the complete schedule.
As part of its Firework Nights, the Staten Island Ferry Hawks baseball team entertains the home crowd with professional fireworks following Saturday home games.

Free Summer Fireworks in Queens

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks – Fresh Meadows

Cunningham Park
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The New York Philharmonic brings its popular concert series to Queens for this one-night-only celebration, complete with a fireworks presentation to cap off the night's festivities.

Independence Day Celebration – Bayside

Fort Totten Park
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Bring a blanket or a chair and pack a picnic to celebrate the first night of summer vacation. Enjoy live music and concessions before a spectacular display from Fireworks by Grucci. The action takes place on the Fort Totten Park Parade Ground.

Central Astoria's Independence Day Celebration – Astoria

Astoria Park Lawn
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Join locals for this early 4th of July fete on the Astoria Park lawn. The Fireworks by Grucci show is preceded by a live jazz and swing concert, so bring a picnic and enjoy the fun. Fireworks are visible from Randall's Island, which stages an evening of games, crafts, and music before the main event.

Fireworks at Citi Field – Flushing

Select home games through Friday, August 16, 2024; click here for the complete schedule.
When the last out is recorded, the Mets set off a stunning fireworks show, which should be visible to those in the vicinity.

Free Fireworks Shows in the Bronx this Summer

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks – Van Cortlandt Park

Enter from Broadway near West 251st Street. The concert site is north of the baseball fields.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Boogie Down borough leads off the New York Philharmonic's summer concert series this year. After the classical program, enjoy a fireworks display.

Bronx Fireworks Extravaganza – Orchard Beach

Orchard Beach; Section 5 near the handball courts
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Celebrate the first official day of school kids' summer break at Orchard Beach, where the sparklers take flight at night's end.

This article, originally published in July 2010, is updated annually.