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Daily Email - Tuesday - 06/24/2025

June 24, 2025

Cue the fireworks and pop the champagne! DoNYC’s July 4th newsletter is here! Kicking things off: Project 91’s 4th of July Block Party returns to Greenpoint this year, featuring DJs Bakermat, Chromeo, and Shallou. Enter to WIN a pair of tickets to enjoy live music, 6+ bars, yard games, smash burgers, and a prime spot for fireworks.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Enter to WIN tickets to the Brooklyn Cyclones’ Rooftop BBQ on Friday, 7/4, featuring food, an open bar, prime fireworks seats, and of course, the Cyclones in action. Did we mention the first 2,500 fans get a Hot Dog Hat?*

  • A Pizza Party & Fireworks? Say less. Book your seats for July 4th at Fornino’s Pier 6 rooftop! Enjoy mouthwatering antipasti, a pizza tasting menu, frozen treats, and s’mores, all with the ultimate fireworks view.

  • In a pickle over July 4th plans? Hit a rooftop pool party with great company and even better music. Grab tickets now to see Sofi Tukker & Pickle, presented by The Summer Club!

  • Red, white & blue chaos erupts next Friday at NYC’s 4th of July Day Bar Crawl Party. Let’s exercise that free will and grab tickets to hit 4+ venues, nonstop DJs, drink specials, and a massive final bash!

  • Looking for more? Check out the rest of the 4th of July events going down in and around NYC.

WHERE TO BUY FIREWORKS NEAR NYC

Photo: Intergalactic Fireworks

Trying to make your Fourth of July extra lit? We’ve got the scoop on where to buy fireworks near NYC, from legal sparklers in CT to full-on sky shows in PA. But heads up: fireworks are illegal in NYC. Skip the fines (and ER visits) and check local laws first!

JULY 4TH WEEKEND

🥳 Independence Day Celebration

Thursday, 7/3 at Brooklyn Army Terminal (4PM)

Nothing screams freedom like FREE July 4th events! Head to the Brooklyn Army Terminal for an Independence Day Celebration filled with family-friendly fun, patriotic parades, outdoor film screenings, and more.

🥂 July 4th Al Fresco

Friday, 7/4 at ART NoMad (7PM) 

Picture this: you. me. a 4-hour open bar, bites, and a rooftop breeze. Grab tickets now to celebrate July 4th Al Fresco at this Riviera-inspired soirée, no passport needed!

🎬 Wet Hot American 4th of July!

Friday, 7/4 at Arlene's Grocery (8PM) 

Celebrate the 4th on the LES with cheap drink specials and a NO COVER screening of Wet Hot American Summer! Enjoy $3 canned beer, $6 house shots, $7 frozen margs, and more.

🎶 Under The Stars: Independence Day Edition

Saturday, 7/5 at LilliStar (10PM)

Get ready to groove right here in Williamsburg at Under The Stars: Independence Day Edition. Grab tickets and friends for a nonstop night of Dancehall, R&B, and Hip-Hop!

🎆 Catch All The Fireworks

Friday, 7/4 throughout NYC

We can debate BBQ vs. beach on July 4th, but fireworks? Non-negotiable. We’ve rounded up every rooftop, riverside spot, and launch site so you can lock in your front-row seat to the show.

LOCALS ONLY

  • 72 million Americans are expected to travel for July 4th, so yeah, everyone is on the move. Friday’s the busiest, so leave early unless you want to watch fireworks from a car.

  • Pride Month is poppin’ off. Don’t miss a single drag show, dance party, march, or free fest. Subscribe to Gay DoNYC and never miss a beat.

🎟️ LIKE FREE TICKETS?

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  • Experimental rock band @ Knockdown Center

  • Brass-Funk legends @ Sony Hall

  • Groovy EDM DJ @ Elsewhere

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See you tomorrow for WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY!