2026 New York City
NYC Fourth of July Fireworks
We look forward to celebrating America’s 250th birthday with you tonight. The fireworks start at 9:25 PM.
Lottery closes on June 29
Timeline
- Jun 26–29
Enter the Lottery
Submit one registration as the primary ticket holder with your name, email, and phone.
- Jun 30 – Jul 2
Notifications Sent
Selected applicants are notified by email with a window to claim their tickets.
- Until Jul 3
Choose Zone & Register
Claim your ticket, choose from the available zones, and complete registration before your window closes.
- Jul 3
Event Details Arrive
Ticket holders receive arrival timing, entry points, and zone-specific guidance.
- Jul 4
Fireworks Night
Ticketed viewing opens in Brooklyn at 4pm and in Manhattan at 6:30pm. For those not selected in the lottery, non-ticketed viewing (along the FDR) opens at 6:00pm.
Ticketed Viewing Zones
If you are selected in the lottery, you will choose the zone you want to view from, subject to availability.
We encourage you to select your preferred zone as soon as you are notified of your selection, as it may fill up quickly.
Non-Ticketed Public Viewing
Guests who do not receive tickets through the lottery can use non-ticketed public viewing areas along the FDR in Manhattan.
Guests who do not receive tickets through the lottery can use non-ticketed public viewing areas along the FDR in Manhattan.
Public Viewing Areas
Non-ticketed public viewing areas are expected to be open from approximately 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
Access to elevated portions of the FDR Drive will be available at:
- Montgomery Street at Madison Street
- Robert Wagner Place at Brooklyn Bridge off ramp
- Robert Wagner Place at Brooklyn Bridge on ramp
- Broad Street at Water Street
Recommended ADA Viewing
- The NYC Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza
- Access point: East Side of Water Street at Coenties Slip
- Pier 35
- Access point: Cherry Street at Rutgers Slip
FAQ
The lottery is open from Friday, June 26 at 10:00 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM.
The fireworks start at 9:25 PM.
Selections are fully randomized. Entries are not scored by neighborhood, borough, residency, or the time you applied within the entry window.
Your name as it appears on your ID, email, and phone number. We use this to notify you of the results and to keep the lottery fair and prevent abuse.
Each phone number can be used for one lottery entry. We’ll send a code to verify your number when you enter the lottery.
No. Location and residency are not part of lottery selection.
You’ll receive an email with a time window to claim your tickets and choose from the viewing zones that still have availability.
Yes — each winner can register a group of up to 4 (winner + 3 guests). Each winner must submit all guests' names and emails during registration - not the lottery - to secure the tickets.
Children 2 and under do not need a ticket. Everyone 3 and older needs their own ticket and counts toward your group of up to 4.
After you’re selected, not at lottery entry. Zones are first come, first served based on remaining availability, so register promptly to claim your preferred zone.
Yes. Restrooms are available in the viewing zones.
Yes. Zone C (Brooklyn Bridge Park, Piers 5 - 6) is the ADA-accessible ticketed viewing zone. If you require ADA accommodation, you can indicate it when you register after being selected, and you’ll receive accessible arrival details with your ticket information.
No. The viewing zones are standing room only, and no seating is provided. You may bring a towel, but blankets and chairs are not permitted.
Everyone is screened on entry. Prohibited items include alcohol, backpacks, blankets, coolers, chairs, cigarettes, drones, duffle bags, e-cigarettes, large bags, large packages, motorized scooters, umbrellas, and weapons.
Additional items may be added to this list. Please check back here for the latest.
For those who are not selected for the public lottery, there is public viewing along the FDR. Please see the Non-Ticketed Public Viewing section above.