Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties fireworks not necessarily included

No fireworks? No problem.Some of the swankiest bars in Brooklyn and Queens are holding onto the hope of a glimpse at the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show — and charging a pretty penny for it — despite the event moving from the East River to the Hudson River for the first time in over a decade.This year’s fireworks display on the West Side will be closer to New Jersey than Brooklyn and may be obscured by the Manhattan skyline — but that’s not stopping several upscale venues from flaunting the possibility of a peep at the show.The Arlo Hotel in Williamsburg, for instance, is hosting its own “Skyline Fireworks” party featuring a special “DJ Fireworks b2b” and starting at $55 a pop.It’s not until further down in the event description that the hotel discloses the fireworks “will be set up in Hudson River between 14th St.

and 34th St.for 2024, not in the East River.”“You can’t see them here,” said Javiera Aranba, 32, who was spotted tanning at the Arlo rooftop Wednesday.

“I don’t think it’s right to charge people for fireworks you can’t see.I think that’s just wrong.

Especially when you can see them for free by the river.”Another Arlo guest, France native and New York resident Yohann Corre, 31, pointed out that high ticket prices account for not only a possible fireworks view, but DJs and other entertainment as well.“It’s gonna be a nice party tomorrow,” he said.The Williamsburg Hotel, which was replaced by the Arlo last September, threw a similar bash last year when the Macy’s fireworks were set off from the East River.Those tickets were priced at $175 for general admission.But not all venues are slashing ticket prices.CODA Williamsburg Hotel’s $175 evening soiree ticket this year offers “access to rooftop party and fireworks viewing,” although the the Eventbrite page for the party warns “direct views from our location not guaranteed.”The William Vale Hotel’s Westlight rooftop cocktail bar will b...