Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Attract Over One Million Ticket RequestsMacy’s 4th of July Fireworks Attract Over One Million Ticket Requests New York City, NY – The highly anticipated Macy’s Fireworks show on July 4th has received an overwhelming response, with over 1 million people attempting to snag free tickets, according to Mayor Eric Adams’ office. The massive demand led to the suspension of ticket sales after just one day. Initially, the city had released 10,000 complimentary front-row tickets for viewing the show from Pier 45 and Pier 84 in Hudson River Park. The official ticketing website encountered technical issues on Wednesday, indicating that all tickets had been sold out. Subsequently, the site was updated with a message stating, “Thank you for your interest. The next batch of tickets will be available tomorrow.” Additional tickets will be released at 10 a.m. Thursday, officials announced. While a ticket is not required to witness the fireworks display, it is free and accessible to all. Numerous New York City businesses offer ticketed viewing options with reduced crowds and amenities such as cocktails and DJs. However, these tickets can be priced over $100. Macy’s does not directly sell VIP viewing tickets or host exclusive parties. The fireworks extravaganza is scheduled to commence at approximately 9:25 p.m. on July 4th. Over 30 vibrant hues and “unprecedented effects” will be showcased, launched from five locations along the Hudson River between West 14th Street and West 34th Street, reaching altitudes of up to 1,000 feet. Free Viewing Locations: For those seeking a cost-free experience, optimal viewing spots include: * 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 Reporter Information: Emily Rahhal, a digital reporter based in Los Angeles, has covered New York City since 2023. She joined PIX11 in 2024. You can access her work and connect with her on Twitter @RahhalEmily.
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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