Here’s the full Fourth of July 2025 schedule for Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY:
🇺🇸 July 4th at Coney Island
🔥 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Location: Corner of Surf Ave & Stillwell Ave
- 10:00 AM – Pre-show festivities begin
- 11:00 AM – Women’s competition starts
- 12:30 PM – Men’s competition beginsconeyislandamp.com+12newstimes.com+12gogreenbk.org+12brooklynpaper.com+1ny1.com+1
⚾ Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Game
Venue: Maimonides Park (1904 Surf Ave)
- 6:40 PM – Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Hudson Valley Renegades seasideparkconeyisland.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
🎆 Fireworks Display
Launch Site: Coney Island Beach (near Steeplechase Plaza), viewable along boardwalk between West 10th–15th Streets
- Show begins around 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM, lasting about 20–25 minutesbrooklynpaper.com+14visitnyc.com+14brooklynblvd.nyc+14
🎡 Boardwalk & Park Attractions
All-day and evening eats, rides, and entertainment:
- Luna Park (28 rides) and Deno’s Wonder Wheel (historic Ferris wheel) – open normal summer hoursvisitnyc.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5
- Ford Amphitheater may have ongoing summer programming—but no specific July 4th show listedvisitnyc.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8gogreenbk.org+8
🗓️ Street Closures & Practical Info
- Boardwalk area (surf & Stillwell to West 21st) and Stillwell Ave (between Mermaid Ave and boardwalk) will be closed during contest and fireworks seasideparkconeyisland.com+12ny1.com+12brooklynpaper.com+12
- Expect big crowds: arrive early if you want close Sea‑front or boardwalk viewing
🚇 Getting There
- Subway: Take the N or Q to Coney Island–Stillwell Ave; expect heavier traffic after fireworks
- Arrival advice: Get there by late morning for the contest; by early evening for the game; and by ~7 PM to secure a fireworks spot
🕒 Summary Timeline
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Nathan’s pre-show | Surf & Stillwell Ave |
| 11:00 AM | Women’s hot dog contest | Surf & Stillwell Ave |
| 12:30 PM | Men’s hot dog contest | Surf & Stillwell Ave |
| — | Luna Park, Wonder Wheel, boardwalk open | All day |
| 6:40 PM | Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Renegades | Maimonides Park |
| ~9:30–9:45 PM | Fireworks display | Coney Island Beach / Boardwalk |