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Sight Prospect Heights, Midtown Manhattan

Grand Army Plaza fireworks

A sight in Prospect Heights, Midtown Manhattan, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: 10 p.m. to midnight.

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Grand Army Plaza fireworks in Prospect Heights, Midtown Manhattan
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Why go

Brooklyn's free New Year's Eve party, with live music from about 10 p.m. and fireworks over Prospect Park at midnight.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Midtown Manhattan, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
10 p.m. to midnight

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Midtown Manhattan. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Brooklyn Museum

    Big encyclopedic museum strong on Egyptian art and Judy Chicago's 'The Dinner Party'.

    Sight · Brooklyn · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Brooklyn Botanic Garden

    52 acres including a Japanese hill-and-pond garden and spring cherry blossoms.

    Outdoors · Brooklyn · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Prospect Park

    Olmsted and Vaux park with the Long Meadow, a lake and woodland Ravine.

    Outdoors · Brooklyn · 0.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Brooklyn Heights Promenade

    Third-of-a-mile esplanade above the East River with a straight-on view of Lower Manhattan and the harbor.

    Outdoors · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 2.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Brooklyn Heights Promenade

    Quiet esplanade above the BQE with a straight-on view of Lower Manhattan.

    Sight · Brooklyn · 2.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Washington Street, DUMBO

    The cobblestone street framing the Manhattan Bridge for the classic photo.

    Sight · Brooklyn · 2.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Grand Army Plaza fireworks is a stop on our New York New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Midtown Manhattan

2 more curated sights in Midtown Manhattan. See the full Midtown Manhattan guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on New York City

Our climate figures for Midtown Manhattan come from nearby New York City. Average daily highs in New York City run from 38°F in January to 79°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Grand Army Plaza fireworks itself, we suggest: 10 p.m. to midnight.

Modelled monthly averages for New York City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New York City weather by month (covers Midtown Manhattan).

Getting there

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Coordinates
40.67390, -73.97000
Destination
Midtown Manhattan, New York
Website
prospectpark.org

Grand Army Plaza fireworks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grand Army Plaza fireworks?

Plan on about 2 hours at Grand Army Plaza fireworks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grand Army Plaza fireworks?

Our pick: 10 p.m. to midnight. Insider tip: Stand along Prospect Park West near the arch for the clearest view.

Is Grand Army Plaza fireworks free?

Yes, we list Grand Army Plaza fireworks as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grand Army Plaza fireworks?

Grand Army Plaza fireworks appears on New York New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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