WHERE ARE THE MACY DAY FIREWORK BARGES ON THE HUDSON RIVE

The Macy’s fireworks barges are on the Hudson River between roughly West 14th Street and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Official public viewing points also include spots like Christopher Street and Washington Street, West 11th Street and Washington Street, West 12th Street and Washington Street, West 29th Street and 11th Avenue, and West 40th Street and 11th Avenue.

Quick scoop

• The barges are set along the Hudson River in the West Side stretch of Manhattan.

• One official source lists the launch area as approximately West 14th Street to West 34th Street.

• General viewing is available along the West Side Highway where sightlines are open.

Easy way to picture it

Think of the show as centered on the Hudson River shoreline in lower/mid Manhattan, not on the East River. That means the best street-level chances are from the west side of Manhattan facing the river.

Small note

Some older reports describe the fireworks as being on the East River in other years, so it helps to check the year before heading out.