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What: Celebrate America on Roosevelt Island for the BEST view of the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (East River). Featuring live entertainment, guaranteed seating and food from Brother Jimmy's BBQ available for purchase.
 
Where: Southpoint Park
(at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island)
 
When: Gates open at 5:00 P.M. (Fireworks begin at approximately 9:00 P.M.)
 
Tickets: SOLD OUT
 
Directions: Roosevelt Island Tramway - 2nd Ave between 59th & 60th Streets, or
F subway line to Roosevelt Island Station, or
By car via 36th Avenue Bridge, Long Island City.
Parking available at Motorgate Garage
(Immediately to the right upon exiting bridge).
 
The following items are prohibited at Southpoint Park:
- Chairs including beach & lawn chairs. Seating is provided for all ticket holders.
- Beach Umbrellas
- Large coolers, or oversized backpacks. All items are subject to search.
- Fireworks, sharp objects, and weapons of any kind
- Bicycles (Bicycles brought to the site may be chained inside the main gate but may not be taken into the seating area.
  Please remember to bring a chain & lock with you
if you must reach the Festival by bicycle.)
- Camera tripods and lighting equipment.
- Boom-boxes. Music is broadcast throughout the evening.

*ALL BAGS SUBJECT TO SEARCH*
*SOLICITING AT THE EVENT IS PROHIBITED*

*Note: Fireworks viewing areas are not paved*
*INDIVIDUALS WHO BRING ANY OF THESE ITEMS TO THE EVENT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THEM OUTSIDE OF THE GATE. RIOC AND ITS STAFF ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ITEMS.*


This event is presented by
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
of the State of New York