Top Spots for Spectacular New Year’s Eve Fireworks in NYC This Year

As we wrap up the year at Secret NYC, whether you're gearing up to party into the new year or seeking a cozy celebration with friends and family, New York City promises a festive atmosphere. Much like other holidays, New Year’s Eve in NYC is set to showcase a myriad of fireworks displays across the city. For a vibrant burst of excitement, explore our curated list of the finest locations to witness the NYE fireworks:

Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Brace yourself for Santore’s World Famous Fireworks making a return to Brooklyn for a New Year's Eve spectacle at Grand Army Plaza. Join the crowd for a free fireworks show to usher in the new year, complemented by live entertainment featuring Quintessential Playlist performing live music at 10 pm before the fireworks commence.

Learn more and RSVP to the event here.

Times Square 

The most iconic New Year's Eve celebration unfolds in Times Square, featuring a captivating fireworks display, the iconic ball drop, a cascade of confetti, and noteworthy musical acts. For those brave enough to endure the chilly temperatures and large crowds, this is arguably one of the best places, if not the best, to witness the fireworks as the clock strikes midnight. 

Get all the details about New Year’s Eve in Times Square here.

Central Park 

For a unique experience, run into 2024 quite literally with Central Park's fireworks show, in conjunction with the New York Road Runners’ annual four-mile Midnight Run. Enjoy a 15-minute-long New Year's Eve fireworks display on your run as the clock strikes midnight. Non-runners can view the fireworks at the corner of 5th Ave and 72 St.

Learn more here.

NYC Cruiseboat 

Embark on the luxurious Jewel Yacht, a premier cruise ship, for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve on the river. Revel in hours of high-energy music, breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, a 4-hour open bar, a full food buffet, and, of course, a spectacular fireworks show.

The cruise sets sail on December 31 at 9 pm, and you can secure your tickets here.

Near Statue of Liberty

NYC's annual New Year's Eve fireworks extravaganza will once again illuminate the sky, especially near the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy up-close and personal views with food and champagne packages offered by tour guides like New York Harbor Tours, Liberty Cruise, and Circle Line.

NYC Rooftop Bars

Since the primary three firework displays are highlighted above, we've curated a list of the best rooftop bars in NYC for an elevated experience. Sip on delightful cocktails, relish sweeping skyline views, and toast to 2024 while watching the vibrant fireworks. Explore some of our top picks below:

• Bar 54 (Times Square fireworks)
• Beast and Butterflies (Times Square fireworks)
• Life Rooftop (Central Park fireworks)
• Darling (Central Park fireworks)
• The Greens at Pier 17 + Watermark Bar (Waterfront fireworks)