NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS IN NYC

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🕚 10:00 PM – Prospect Park (Brooklyn)
Free fireworks + live music at Grand Army Plaza
Best spots: West Drive or Prospect Park West
Alcohol-free & family-friendly
Hot chocolate stands open!

🕚 11:00 PM – Central Park (Manhattan)
15-minute fireworks south of 72nd St transverse
Pair it with the NYRR Midnight Run (costumes welcome!)
Free entry – just show up & dance

🕛 MIDNIGHT – Times Square Ball Drop
Iconic rooftop fireworks + 3,000 lbs of confetti
Arrive by 3 PM or book a rooftop (Marriott Marquis, 230 Fifth…)
Watch live on TV if you hate crowds 😅

🚢 All Night – NYC Harbor Cruises
Fireworks over Lady Liberty from the water
Open bar, DJ, champagne toast
Tickets $199–$349

📍 Bonus Free Views
• Brooklyn Bridge (romantic walk at midnight)
• Liberty State Park, NJ (skyline without the chaos)

❄️ Pro Tips
– Dress like you’re going to Antarctica
– Subway runs 24/7 – no excuses
– Check @prospectpark & @nyrr for weather updates