Bronx 4th of July Fireworks 2025 NYC
Best Viewing Locations / Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Van Cortlandt Park on Tuesday 6/11/24, at Orchard Beach in the Bronx NYC on Thursday 6/27/24 & Remote Viewing for the Astoria Park Fireworks in Queens & Coop City Fireworks Returns 7/6/24
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pdated July 5, 2024 / Bronx Neighborhoods / July 4th Holiday in the Bronx / Bronx Buzz NYC.
NYC Weather 4th of July Week as of 7.3.2024. The temperature highs will be in the mid 80's all week, while the temperature lows will start the week in the mid 60's, gradually rising to the mid 70's by Friday. Winds will be about 5 mph all week, except on Wednesday when they kick up to about 10 mph. The humidity will be a comfortable 40% - 60% on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, rising to 65% - 75% on Thursday and Friday.
There's a 40% chance of about a quarter inch of rain between the hours of 5 - 9 pm, dropping to 30% at that time, and staying there through most of Friday. No rain is currently forecast until late Thursday night [11 pm] and Friday, until late Friday evening.
NYC Weather Update for the Week Ahead as of 6.23.24 for the Fireworks Days [Wednesday, Thursday & Friday]. The temperature highs will be in the low 90's on Wednesday, descending to the mid 80's on Thursday, and down to the high 70's on Friday. The temperture lows will fall from the low 70's on Wednesday to the mid 60's on Thursday and Friday. The winds will range from 5 - 10 mph on all three days, descending from the high to the low of that range in tandem with the temperatures. The humidity will also fall from a high of about 80% on Wednesday, to 60% on Thursday, and then begin swinging back up on Friday to 80%, again. There's a 60% chance of about a half inch of rain on Wednesday, after 6 pm, but otherwise dry for these three fireworks days.
Air Quality. Last year [2023] we experienced some unhealthy air conditions stemming from the Canadian forest fires, caused by climate change, which is caused by carbon emissions from gas guzzling autos, power plants & other carbon powered and emitting machinery. To stay abreast of the air quality in NYC copy and paste this link into your browswer bar - https://www.airnow.gov.
July 4th 2024 Fireworks in the Bronx / Independence Day Fireworks Bx
Typically there are a number of July 4th fireworks displays that are viewable in or from the Bronx. While 2020 was a wash, and 2021 wasn't fully back to normal, things returned in 2022, and have been normalized since last year [2023]. The summer fireworks season in the Bronx begins with a fireworks show in Van Cortlandt Park on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 following a NY Philharmonic concert.
The Orchard Beach fireworks is in the Bronx on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 which is only a couple of weeks away, as is the Astoria Park fireworks show in Queens on that same night. The Astoria Park fireworks are viewable from the South Bronx, most notably from Barretto Point Park in Hunts Point or from Randalls Island [best].
Unfortunately, this year the Macy's July 4th fireworks will be presented on the Hudson River and not likely viewable from any locales in the Bronx. When the Macy's fireworks were launched from the East River, they were remotely viewable from the southern Bronx, particularly from Randalls Island, which is technically a part of Manhattan, but is easily accessible by foot from Port Morris in the South Bronx.
The Coop City fireworks were discontinued with the pandemic. I have not been able to have anyone confirm this, nothing has been posted online and so far, having placed a few calls, I've heard nothing back. And for those who wish to travel to Long Island, the Jones Beach fireworks continue in 2024.
- Click here for a report about the 4th of July Fireworks in Bronx NYC & surrounding areas, including times and locations for the Van Cortlandt Park fireworks [Tuesdyay, 6/11/2024], the Orchard Beach fireworks [Thrusday 6/27/2024, the Coop City fireworks were discontinued during the pandemic, the Astoria Park fireworks in Queens [6/27/24] are remotely viewable, the Macy's 4th of July fireworks [7/4/24] along the Hudson River in NYC are not remotely viewable, and the Jones Beach fireworks [7/4/24] on Long Island.
4th Of July Fireworks Bronx 2024
Van Cortlandt Park Fireworks on Tuesday, 6/11/24
Orchard Beach 4th Of July Fireworks on Thursday, 6/27/24
Astoria Park Fireworks in Queens are Remotely Viewable from the Bronx on Thursday, 6/27/24
& Coop City Fireworks Returns 7/6/24
Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks 2024 Along the Hudson River, so Not Viewable from the Bronx
The 4th Of July Fireworks 2024 Continue at Jones Beach
Updated July 5, 2024 / Bronx Neighborhoods / July 4th Holiday in the Bronx / Bronx Buzz NYC. Continued.
1. Van Cortlandt Park Fireworks in the Bronx NYC - Tuesday, 6/11/24 beginning at 9.30 pm
Description. The NY Philharmonic concert begins at 8 pm. The fireworks follow at between 9 and 9.30 pm. All in Van Cortlandt Park at the South Parade Ground, which is located in the southwest corner of Van Cortlandt Park. Via public transit this is located at about 251st Street, along Broadway / the west side of the park, which is north of the Van Cortlandt (#1) subway station which is at about 242nd Street.
Contact. For details see - https://vancortlandt.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/vcpalliance/
or https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/06/11/concerts-in-the-parks-van-cortlandt-park-bronx
or https://www.nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/explore/parks/
or https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01301
2. Independence Day Fireworks at Orchard Beach Bronx on Thursday, 6/27/24
Description. On Thursday, June 27th from 6 - 10 pm [main performance / fireworks runs from 7 pm to 9.30 pm] there is an Independence Day celebration at Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park. The event generally begins with a concert and a few guest speakers, and just after 9 pm [usually a bit earlier than the other fireworks] the fireworks display begins along the beach. The event is free, but parking is $8 for a car and $13 for a larger or commercial vehicle. The event is organized by the Bronx Borough President Office in tandem with NYC Parks.
Contact. For details, copy & paste - https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01301
3. Astoria Park July 4th Fireworks on Thursday 6/27/23 - Viewable from the Bronx in Mott Haven, Hunts Point & Randall's Island
The Astoria Park Fireworks will happen on Thursday, June 29th. The festivities begin at 7.30 pm and the fireworks usually go off around dusk which is about 9.30 pm.
The best viewing locations in NYC Parks from the Bronx are: 1) Randall's Island, 2) from St. Mary's Park in Mott Haven at St. Ann's Avenue at 149th Street [go to the top of the park hills] or 3) Barretto Point Park which is at Tiffany Street and Viele Avenue on the southwest end of Hunts Point.
This fireworks display is also put together by the Grucci Brothers, the same fireworks company doing the Macy's 4th of July fireworks along the East River on July 4th, in NYC.
The Central Astoria Development Coalition sponsors the annual fireworks display in Astoria Park and the Queens Symphony Orchestra warms up the crowd beginning around 7.30 pm by playing classical music from the 19th & 20th centuries on a stage overlooking the East River in front of the great lawn of Astoria Park [between the pool and Hellgate Bridge].
Click to view a story about the Astoria Park Fireworks show of 2013 in Queens. The photo at right shows the July 4th / Independence Day fireworks in Astoria Queens in a prior year.
4. Macy's July 4th Fireworks along the Hudson River Pretty Well Eliminates the Bronx as Much of a Viewing Location
The Macy's 4th of July fireworks will be shown along the Hudson River this year. They were shown along the East River in 2014 for the first time since 2008, and have remained on the East River until this year [2024]. Mayor de Blasio had lobbied the change, which spanned ten years. As previously mentioned, the Grucci Brothers will be doing the Macy's 4th of July fireworks in NYC, which they've been doing for decades.
Recent History of Macy's Fireworks Locations
In 2009 the Macy's 4th of July fireworks were moved to the Hudson River on Manhattan's west side. We were informed they'd moved it to the Hudson River to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the river. The Macys 4th of July fireworks display remained there until July 4th 2014, when the Macy's 4th of July fireworks returned to the East River, where it has remained ever since.
Use the links below to find viewing locations in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn for the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show. But be advised the locations in Brooklyn and Queens are about four miles away from the barges - clear across Manhattan's skyline - so unless you're on a high rooftop, the show isn't likely to thrill.
5. The 4th Of July Fireworks at Jones Beach 2024 on Nearby Long Island - Thursday 7/4/24
Description. The Jones Beach Fireworks display has been a Long Island tradition for many years.
Best Viewing Location & Times. While the best viewing location is the beach just south of the Jones Beach Central Mall, most spots along the beach in the park also offer good viewing locations that are likely to be less crowded. And the fireworks, like those in the city, start around dusk which give or take is about 9.30 pm. For cars, admission to the park is $10 and includes the fireworks show, but note that after 4 pm there's also a $10 admission fee.
Recent History. The Jones Beach fireworks were one of the New York State budget cuts beginning in 2010. Allocations had not been made for the deployment of police officers, to provide security for the event. In 2015 the Governor and the New York State Parks announced that these cuts were restored and the fireworks on Jones Beach on Long Island have continued ever since - excepting during the first year of outbreak of the CoVid pandemic in 2020. They returned in 2021, and have continued ever since.
Contact. For details, copy & paste - https://parks.ny.gov/parks/jonesbeach/ or https://fireworks.jonesbeach.com
Public Transit From Brooklyn / Queens To Jones Beach 2024
Jones Beach Fireworks Public Transit. Jones Beach is a quick 21 minute train ride from the city, or a reasonable 38 mile car ride from the city, when traffic isn't terrible on the Southern State Parkway or the Meadowbrook State Parkway leading into the park.
From Queens, take the LIRR [Long Island Railroad] from the Jamaica Station which leaves every 20 minutes during peak hours, arriving in Freeport about 20 minutes later. The return frequency is about the same, as is the travel time of the trip. From the train station, you can take the N88 Long Island Bus, using an MTA Metrocard or coins valued at $2.75. The MTA offers a Jones Beach round trip ticket for $17.50 from Queens and $21.50 from Manhattan. Jones Beach is a nice quick getaway from the city, and while crowded on the 4th of July, it shouldn't feel as crowded as in the city. Editor's Note. I haven't checked these prices for 2024 changes.
Contact / Tickets. For LIRR details and tickets see - https://new.mta.info/
6. Coop City Independence Day Fireworks in the Bronx - Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9 pm
Description. The 4th of July fireworks at Coop City in the Bronx finally returns. It will be held at Little League Field in Co-op City in the Bronx. People will start gathering around 5 pm, there's a concert by the Unique Band at 7 pm and the fireworks show will begin around 9 pm. This fireworks display hasn't happened since prior to the pandemic [I think 2019 was the last show], and after giving up hope that it would resume, it appears to be returning. Contact. The organizer is - https://www.coopcity.com
Links to Other Pages on this Site of Things To Do in the Bronx NYC This Summer of 2024
Knock yourself out. We update weekly until the new additions taper down sometime in mid to late summer.
Bronx 4th of July Fireworks. CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Bronx 4th of July fireworks 2024 & Orchard Beach July 4th fireworks 2024 BX NYC.
Bronx Parades. CLICK here to look for parades in any of the five boroughs - Queens Parades & Cultural Festivals Qns NYC, Brooklyn Parades & Cultural Festivals Bk NYC, Bronx Parades & Cultural Festivals Bx NYC, Staten Island Parades & Cultural Festivals SI NYC, and Manhattan Parades & Cultural Festivals Mhtn NYC.
Bronx Street Fairs. CLICK here to look for food festivals, art festivals and street fairs - Manhattan street fairs NYC, Queens street fairs NYC, Bronx street fairs NYC, Brooklyn street fairs NYC and Staten Island street fairs NYC.
Bronx Arts & Cultural Institutions. CLICK here for ongoing exhibits and performance events - Queens things to do & events Qns NYC, Manhattan things to do & events Mhtn NYC, Brooklyn things to do & events Bk NYC, Bronx things to do & events Bx NYC, and Staten Island things to do & events SI NYC. Be advised that these calendars aren't yet up to snuff as of this posting, but they should be brought up to our standards within the next few weeks.
Mostly Free Swimming Pools Bronx NYC. CLICK this link to view all of the free public swimming pools in the Bronx NYC.
Mostly Free Summer Concerts Bronx NYC. CLICK this link for a mostly done, and moving to weekly updates, of a page of mostly free summer concerts in the Bronx page.
Mostly Free Summer Theater Bronx NYC. CLICK this link for a mostly done, and moving to weekly updates, of a page of mostly free summer theater / plays in the Bronx NYC page.
Mostly Free Summer Movies Bronx NYC. CLICK this link for work in progress and updated weekly page of mostly free summer movies in the Bronx NYC.
LINKS TO - July 4th Fireworks in All Five Boros of NYC 2024
The NYC 4th of July fireworks are viewable from all five boroughs.
Click these links to specifics related to each borough -
1) Bronx 4th of July fireworks 2024 & Orchard Beach July 4th fireworks 2024 BX NYC
2) Brooklyn 4th of July fireworks 2024 & Coney Island July 4th fireworks 2024 BK NYC
3) Manhattan 4th of July fireworks 2024 & Macy's July 4th Fireworks NYC
6) NYC 4th of July Fireworks all 5 Boroughs
Click the links below to read stories about other July 4th fireworks shows in the Bronx.
Coming at a much later date.
July 4th Fireworks in the Bronx 2024 NYC
Related 4th Of July Stories LIC & Astoria - Prior Years
Click here for the July 4th fireworks in Queens 2013, 4th of July fireworks in Queens 2012, 4th of July fireworks in Queens 2011, July 4th Fireworks 2010, and Queens July 4th Fireworks 2009.
Click here to read our report on the 4th Of July fireworks along the East River in LIC / Long Island City in 2008.
Click here to read our report of the July 4th fireworks in Astoria Park in 2009 including a fireworks slide show.
Click here to read our report about NYC 4th of July fireworks in Manhattan and here to view our report about 4th of July fireworks in Queens.
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