Flyer for Central Park New Year's Eve Fireworks: Thursday, December 31 · 11:55 PM at Cherry Hill, Central Park

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Central Park New Year's Eve Fireworks

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Midnight fireworks shot from Cherry Hill — free, in the middle of Central Park.

Fireworks over Central Park at midnight, free, with no barricades and no security line. The crowd gathers around the 72nd Street transverse and the Bandshell, and unlike Times Square you can arrive at 11:30 and still see everything.

What to expect

A midnight fireworks display launched from Cherry Hill, visible from the surrounding paths and the 72nd Street transverse.

Good to know

  • Free and open — no ticket or entry point
  • Launched from Cherry Hill at midnight
  • Best viewed from around the 72nd Street transverse and the Bandshell

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

Where are the fireworks launched from?

Cherry Hill in Central Park, at midnight.

Do I need to arrive early?

No — unlike Times Square there are no pens; arriving shortly before midnight is fine.