Empire State Plaza fireworks: Road closures and parking restrictions
2023 Fourth of July Fireworks at Empire State Plaza
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
Parking Restrictions:
Tuesday, July 4th from 5:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.
- State Street, both sides from S. Swan Street to Eagle Street
Beginning on Tuesday, July 4th at 5:00 a.m. until Wednesday, July 5th at 6:00 a.m.
- 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)
Tuesday, July 4th from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- 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
- Bleecker Street, south side from Philip Place to Eagle Street
Tuesday, July 4th from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Madison Avenue, both sides from S. Swan Street to Eagle Street
Tuesday, July 4th from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Washington Avenue, north side from Eagle Street to S. Swan Street
- Washington Avenue, south side from S. Swan Street east to opposite N. Hawk Street
- Washington Avenue, north side from S. Swan Street west to 111 Washington Avenue
- N. Hawk Street, east & west sides from Washington Avenue to Elk Street
Road Closures:
Beginning on Tuesday, July 4th at 5:00 a.m. until Wednesday, July 5th at 9:00 a.m.
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)
Tuesday, July 4th from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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
- Bleecker Place between Philip Street and Eagle Street
- Myrtle Avenue between Eagle Street and Grand Street
Tuesday, July 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Closed to all but authorized event vehicles and emergency vehicles
- Madison Avenue between S. Swan Street and Eagle Street
Tuesday, July 4th from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Closed to all but authorized event vehicles and emergency vehicles
- State Street between S. 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 officers will be on site throughout the event to assist motorists with traffic control.
In addition, message boards will be in place with important information for motorists.
BUSES:
The Capital District Transportation Authority will have several buses available for use for those who choose not to bring their vehicle to the event. Busses will be staged on Washington Avenue in the area of the New York State Capitol. CDTA will have staff on site to assist attendee with selecting the correct bus.
Several egress routes have been identified for traffic leaving the event. Please see the attached map showing suggested routes.