- Northbound Westside Highway from 23rd Street to 57th Street from 4:30 p.m. until approximately 1 a.m., July 5th, or until cleanup is complete.
- Southbound Westside Highway from 42nd Street to 79th Street from 4:30 p.m. until approximately 1 a.m., July 5th, or until cleanup is complete.
- Southbound Westside Highway from 42nd Street to 23rd street from 4:30 p.m. until approximately 1 a.m., July 5th, or until cleanup is complete.
Now you know where to see tonight's Macy's July 4th Fireworks Spectacular—and how to photograph them—but here are some handy last minute tips from the NYPD about street closures.
The fireworks, shot from barges situated in the river approximately between 20th and 55th Streets, will start around 9:20 p.m. (and end at 9:50 p.m.). The NYPD wanted to remind everyone that "no large backpacks, lawn chairs, lawn blankets, coolers or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the viewing area. All restricted items are subject to search and seizure" and says drivers should "use public transportation and avoid the following locations between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m.":
