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July 4, 2025 Fireworks at Empire State Plaza
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions.

Parking Restrictions:
July 4^th 5:00 AM-11:59PM for Fireworks at Empire State Plaza, Stage area

• State Street, both sides from South Swan Street to Eagle Street

July 4^th at 5:00 AM until July 5^th at 6:00 AM

• Upper Lincoln Park all roadways between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.  This includes the roadway adjacent to TOAST School and near the tennis courts, basketball courts and spray pool (Sunshine School)

July 4^th 5:00 AM-11:59PM for July 4^th Fireworks at Empire State Plaza, Traffic Control/Public Safety

• Madison Place, North Side from Eagle Street to Philip Street
• Elm Street, north side from Eagle Street to Grand Street
• Philip Street, east side from Madison Ave to Warren Street
• Bleeker Street, south side from Philip Place to Eagle Street

July 4^th 5:00 AM to 11:59PM for July 4^th Fireworks at Empire State Plaza traffic control

• Madison Avenue, both sides from South Swan Street to Eagle Street

July 4^th 5:00 AM-11:59PM for July 4^th Fireworks at Empire State Plaza, CDTA Bus staging/Bus STOP

• Washington Avenue, north side from Eagle Street to South Swan Street
• Washington Avenue, south side from South Swan Street east to opposite North Hawk Street
• Washington Avenue, north side from South Swan Street west to 111 Washington Avenue
• North Hawk Street, east & West sides from Washington Avenue to Elk Street

 
Road Closures:
                July 4^th at 5:00 AM until July 5^th at 9:00 AM Closed to ALL Traffic

• Upper Lincoln Park roadways between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.  (TOAST School roadway, roadway to tennis courts, basketball courts , spray pool, and sunshine school building)

July 4^th 5:00 AM until 11:59PM Closed for all except Local and Emergency Traffic

• Madison Place between Eagle Street and Philip Street
• Philip Street between Madison Avenue and Myrtle Avenue
• Elm Street between Eagle Street and Grand Street
• Wilbur Street between Philip Street and Grand Street
• Bleeker Place between Philip Street and Eagle Street
• Myrtle Avenue between Eagle Street and Grand Street

July 4^th 4:00 PM until 11:59PM Closed to all but Authorized Event and Emergency Vehicles

• Madison Avenue between South Swan Street and Eagle Street

July 4^th 5:00 AM until 11:59PM Closed to all but Authorized Event and Emergency Vehicles

• State Street between South Swan Street and Eagle Street
• Park Street between Lancaster Street and State Street

 
 
Additional Closures may be necessary based upon traffic volumes and delays.  APD will be on site through the event to assist motorists with their exit from this family event.  Message Boards will be in place with motorist information.  We are asking for cooperation and patience during your commute home. 
 
 
 
BUSES:
CDTA will have several buses available for use for those individuals who choose not to bring their vehicle to the event.  Buses will be staged on Washington Avenue in the area of the NYS Capital.  CDTA will have staff on site to assist selecting the correct bus.