Forty-five years running, free, outdoors, and about as far from a Times Square pen as you can get while still standing in a crowd at midnight. Grand Army Plaza gives the fireworks an actual backdrop — the arch, the park behind it — and you can walk home afterwards instead of queueing for a train.
What to expect
Live music at Grand Army Plaza from 10pm and a fireworks display at midnight, with the crowd spread across the plaza and the park entrance.
Good to know
- Free, no ticket
- Live music from 10pm; fireworks at midnight
- Grand Army Plaza is served by the 2/3 at Grand Army Plaza and the B/Q at 7th Avenue
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Common questions
Is it free?
Yes — the Prospect Park New Year's Eve fireworks are free and open to all.
What time should I arrive?
Live music starts at 10pm; the fireworks are at midnight.
