The Hoboken Public Safety Department is announcing 4th of July traffic and parking restrictions ahead of the Macy’s Fireworks moving back to the Hudson River for the first time in a decade.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to utilize public transportation on July 4th, as significant traffic delays of up to four hours exiting Hoboken, are possible, the city wrote in a lengthy Nixle alert.
Sinatra Drive from 4th to 11th Streets will be closed starting at 12 midnight, with several other intersections closing at 2 p.m.
Hudson Place from River Street to Warrington Plaza
Sinatra Drive from Newark Street to Fourth Street and 11th Street to 15th Street
Sinatra Drive North from Sinatra Drive to 14th Street and through Shipyard Lane (Garage/Resident Access Only)
Newark Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive
First Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive (Garage/Resident Access Only)
Second Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive (Garage/Resident Access Only)
Third Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive (Garage/Resident Access Only)
Fifth Street from Hudson Street to Sinatra Drive
Finally, at 9 p.m., a handful of other streets will be shut down to vehicular traffic.
Third Street from Garden Street to Washington Street
16th Street from Willow Avenue to Park Avenue
Court Street from Second Street to Fourth Street
Additionally, traffic control officers will be assigned to key locations throughout Hoboken to help mitigate congestion, direct traffic, assist drivers with detours, and keep pedestrians safe.
Traffic management plans, including road closures, are subject to change.
Furthermore, 24-hour parking restrictions will go into effect at 11 p.m. on July 3rd. Temporary No Parking signs will be posted well in advance of the holiday.
Vehicles left in restricted areas will be towed at the owner’s expense. Regular parking will resume at 11 p.m. on July 4, unless otherwise noted.
Both sides of Sinatra Drive from Fourth Street to 11th Street (To stay closed through 8 a.m. July 5)
Both sides of Sinatra Drive from Newark Street to Fourth Street
Hudson Street from Hudson Place to Observer Highway (Taxi Stand)
Both sides of Hudson Street from First Street to Second Street (8 a.m. July 3 to 8 a.m. on July 5)
Both sides of Hudson Place from River Street to Warrington Plaza
West side of Willow Avenue from 11th Street to Fourth Street
Both sides of Clinton Street from Seventh Street to Eighth Streets
South side of Fourth Street from River Street to Willow Avenue
Both sides of Fifth Street from Hudson Street to Sinatra DriveNorth side of 14th Street from Sinatra Drive to Park Avenue
To accommodate residents with Resident On-Street Parking Permits, the City is offering a special rate of $5 per 24-hour period in Garages B (28 Second St.) and D (215 Hudson St.) and Midtown Garage (371 Fourth St.).
This rate is only applicable to residents with a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit from 6 p.m. on July 3 through 6 p.m. on July 5 at $5 per 24 hours.
The City is also charging a garage event rate of $40 for 12 hours from 5 p.m. on July 4 through 5 a.m. on July 5 for transient customers without resident or temporary parking permits. This rate will be valid at Garages B, D, and Midtown.
Garage space is limited and fills up quickly. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Customers may experience significant delays exiting the facilities after the fireworks display has ended due to a surge of vehicular traffic leaving the garages at the same time and congestion on adjacent streets.
Residents and visitors are invited to view the fireworks show from all publicly accessible waterfront property, including Pier A Park, Maxwell Park, Elysian Park, Sinatra Park, and the Little League Field. No lawn or beach chairs will be allowed on the Little League Field.
Please note that while Pier A will be open for viewing purposes, the northern walkway and gazebo will be closed for emergency services for 24 hours on July 4.
The following locations will be closed to the public on the 4th of July:
Pier C Park
Sinatra Park Soccer Field
Pier 13 (Private Event)
Pier 14 (Private Event)
Stevens Institute of Technology campus
Waterfront walkway from Sinatra Park to 11th Street
Enhanced patrols will be deployed, with officers strategically positioned to monitor festivities, deter any potential incidents, and address any emergencies that may arise.
A Hudson County mobile command center will be deployed on the waterfront in Hoboken to provide amplified security measures and to manage a coordinated emergency response, if necessary.
Residents and visitors are also asked to do their part by abiding by local laws, following safety guidelines, and remaining vigilant. Any suspicious behavior should be reported to local police immediately at 201-420-2100.
Please be reminded that alcohol and smoking are prohibited in public open spaces including piers, parks, and along the waterfront. Attendees are advised against bringing coolers.
Also be advised that taxis and rideshare services will have limited access points for pickup and drop-off within the city. The taxi stand will be on Hudson Street between Hudson Place and Observer Highway.
