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what was the cost of the fireworks in new york

The best available estimate for the New York fireworks show is around $6 million for the fireworks alone. That figure appears in recent coverage of Macy’s 4th of July fireworks in NYC, with some reports also noting extra cleanup costs on top of that.

Cost details

  • Fireworks only: about $6 million.
  • Cleanup: one report estimated roughly $50,000 in cleanup costs.
  • Private viewing events: some premium NYC viewing packages ran from about $69 to $550+ per person in 2025 listings, depending on the venue.

Context

This is for the major Macy’s fireworks show in New York City , not a small neighborhood display. Bigger shows in a major city can cost far more because of pyrotechnics, staffing, permits, security, and cleanup.

Why it varies

The total cost depends on:

  • Show length.
  • Number of shells and barges.
  • Security and crowd control.
  • Cleanup and city services.
  • Whether you mean the public show or a private fireworks package.

TL;DR

For the big New York City fireworks show, the headline cost is about $6 million.