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Free Summer Fireworks Shows in Manhattan in 2025

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks – Central Park

The Great Lawn
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The famed orchestra performs a concert with the music of Tchaikovsky, Arturo Sandoval—featuring Sandoval himself in his NY Phil debut—and Gonzalo Grau. Former New York Yankee Bernie Williams appears as a special guest performer.

Fireworks and Fun – Randall's Island

White Garden
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Celebrate the first official night of summer vacation for NYC schoolkids by blowing bedtime at this after-dark celebration. Games, crafts, and music precede the sparklers set off across the river in Astoria Park.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks – Midtown West

South Street Seaport
Friday, July 4, 2025
Nearly 50,000 shells are sent skyward in this epic Independence Day celebration. Take note: After last year's Hudson River display, the show shifts back to the East Side in 2025 with sparklers blasting from four barges in the East River near the South Street Seaport. This year, the company hosts its 49th annual fireworks display. 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

Free Summer Fireworks in Brooklyn for Families

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks – Prospect Park

Long Meadow Ball Fields
Friday, June 6, 2025
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.

Watch fireworks illuminate the sky at Coney Island. Photo courtesy of Coney Island

Coney Island Boardwalk – Coney Island

The boardwalk between West 10th and West 15th Streets
Friday nights from Friday, June 20-Friday, August 29, 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.

July Fourth Fireworks Show – Coney Island

Coney Island Beach and the Boardwalk near Steeplechase Pier
Friday, July 4, 2025
Head to Coney Island for a fireworks display right on the beach in honor of our nation's birthday. Better yet, make a day of it by arriving in time to catch another Independence Day tradition, Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and then hitting Luna Park, Deno's Wonder Wheel, and the New York Aquarium.

Brooklyn Cyclones Fireworks Nights – Coney Island

Select home games through Saturday, August 31, 2025; 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.

Where to See 2025 Summer Fireworks Shows in Staten Island

Staten Island Ferry Hawks Saturday Night Lights – Staten Island

Select home games through Thursday, September 18, 2025; 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 select home games.

Free Summer Fireworks in Queens

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks – Fresh Meadows

Cunningham Park
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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 18, 2025
Bring a blanket or a chair and pack a picnic to celebrate our nation's independence a little early. 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 26, 2025
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 at Citi Field – Flushing

Select home games through Friday, August 29, 2025; 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 Summer 2025

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 5, 2025
The Boogie Down hosts the second New York Philharmonic's summer concert this year. After the classical program, enjoy a fireworks display.

New York Yankees Fireworks Night – South Bronx

Yankee Stadium
Friday, June 27, 2025
Whether the Bombers win and Old Blue Eyes sings or not, there's a guaranteed blast after this Yankees' home game—the only fireworks night on the schedule this season. Nab your tickets now to watch them take on the A's followed by these boomers...or watch from the surrounding neighborhood like we did last year!

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