United States New York New York City New York City Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Itineraries Events Getaways All New York City Celebrating Independence Day in Queens, New York Written by John Roleke John Roleke is a Queens travel expert, guidebook contributor, and freelance writer and photographer. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines John Roleke Updated 06/12/20 Share Pin Email Tim Drivas Photography / Getty Images Across New York City's five boroughs, there are tons Fourth of July parties and events in the week leading up to Independence Day to keep up with. While the Macy's Firework Show, the biggest in the city, takes place in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, brings out the crowds, you might be able to find a more mellow celebration in the northeastern borough of Queens. In late June and early July, community parks hold festivals with live music, food, light displays, and more. All of these events have been canceled in 2020. Check the websites of the organizers for more information. 01 of 04 Astoria Park Michael Orso / Getty Images This event has been canceled for 2020. At Astoria Park Great Lawn, you can usually find the earliest Independence Day celebrations with a party that typically occurs around June 27. The park is located on the water, and you'll get spectacular views as you bring in the holiday early. Featuring live music the event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. with the firework show starting around 9:40 p.m. The event is hosted by the Central Astoria Development Coalition. 02 of 04 Fort Totten Park Jim.henderson/ Wikipedia Commons This event has been canceled for 2020. Located in the northeastern Queens, Fort Totten is one of the borough's largest parks and hosts an annual Independence Day Celebration at this historic fort. There is typically live music and food vendors on site selling everything from fish and chips to corn dogs. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to view the fireworks more comfortably from the Parade Grounds. Note that this is an alcohol-free event. The event will start at 5:00 p.m. and fireworks will be shot off at approximately 9:15 p.m. 03 of 04 Flushing Meadows Corona Park dhdezvalle / Getty Images This event has been canceled for 2020. Not far from the Queens Zoo, Corona Park in Flushing Meadows hosts an annual event each Independence Day called Omar's Fourth of July Block Party. Hosted by magician Omar Olusion and featuring live DJ music, dance contests, games, magic shows, and local food vendors, the block party typically takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. near Fantasy Forest Amusement Park. Admission is free you will have to pay for the rides. 04 of 04 Citi Field Richiekim at English Wikipedia Major League Baseball (MLB) has suspended all games for the 2020 season. Citi Field is located in northern Queens a few miles west of LaGuardia Airport and is home to the New York Mets. When the Mets have home games over the holiday—which happens every other year—they typically celebrate Independence Day with a post-game fireworks display. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit