The Fireworks will be visible from Brooklyn and Manhattan from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the lower East River. The following areas are recommended for public viewing.

Elevated portions of the FDR Drive with the following access points:

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

ADA viewing will be available at:

The NYC Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza with access at the east side of Water Street at Coenties Slip
Pier 35 with access at Cherry Street and Rutgers Slip

Public viewing at the below locations will be accessible only via free tickets issued by the City of New York:

Piers within The Seaport
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Heights Promenade

All spectators should note that alcohol, backpacks, blankets, cigarettes, drones, duffle bags, e-cigarettes, large bags, large coolers, large packages, lawn chairs, motorized scooters, umbrellas, and weapons will not be permitted into the public viewing locations for security reasons. Spectators viewing from New York City are subject to search by NYPD, and all viewing locations are subject to change at any time by NYPD.