The 8 best spots to watch 4th of July fireworks around NYC in 2022

Formerly known as East River State Park, this 11-acre park in Williamsburg stretches along the East River near North 7th Street. Catch views of the Williamsburg Bridge and Midtown Manhattan as fireworks fly.

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Marsha P. Johnson State Park

This elevated waterfront lookout sits across from Hunter’s Point, Queens and offers a striking vantage point of fireworks unrivaled in Manhattan.

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East River Esplanade

Behold fireworks bursting above Roosevelt Island and Long Island City from this small park with big views, including that of the Queensboro Bridge.

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Sutton Place Park

This waterfront greenspace in Williamsburg stretches along the East River between North 9th and 12th Streets, with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby.

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Bushwick Inlet Park

This 2-acre park has stunning views of Queens and Brooklyn as they’re illuminated by the fireworks. It offers unobstructed views just a few blocks south of the action.

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Stuyvesant Cove Park

This 12-acre “riverside oasis” in Queens boasts spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building, according to the city.

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Gantry Plaza State Park

This patch of land in Greenpoint has an open lawn, seating — and a waterfront esplanade with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. For the best visibility, get there early and walk out onto the piers.

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Transmitter Park

This East Side waterfront nook with a pavilion boasts views of the fireworks as they soar across the Queensboro Bridge.  

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Andrew Haswell Green Park