New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Prospect Park Alliance, in partnership with Brooklyn Org and the Brooklyn Public Library, will present Brooklyn’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration at Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park. The event will include live entertainment by Quintessential Playlist who will perform live music at 10 pm before the fireworks begin. Enjoy this free beloved community event at Grand Army Plaza at midnight on Wednesday, December 31.

RSVP for New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park: prospectpark.org/nye

This 45-year tradition of celebrating the new year in Prospect Park will include live entertainment by Quintessential Playlist starting at 10 pm. Fireworks will begin at midnight to light up the skies above Brooklyn’s Backyard.

“There’s no place better to ring in the new year than at Prospect Park,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “Every year, neighbors from all over the city head to Grand Army Plaza to enjoy this time-honored Brooklyn tradition, and I couldn’t be more grateful to Prospect Park Alliance, Brooklyn Org, and Brooklyn Public Library for making the celebration possible. Bring your friends and family to welcome in 2026 and enjoy a spectacularly bright and colorful show!”

“Celebrating the New Year in Prospect Park is a beloved tradition, and we’re excited to welcome New Yorkers to Brooklyn’s Backyard to ring in 2026!” said NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa. “We’re grateful to the team at the Prospect Park Alliance for hosting this cherished celebration and continuing the tradition of fireworks at midnight, and to Borough President Antonio Reynoso for his sponsorship and consistent support. We look forward to seeing you at the park to welcome the new year and celebrate another great year for Brooklyn!”

“New Year’s Eve in Prospect Park is a beloved, decades-long tradition and celebration near to the hearts of so many Brooklynites,” said Prospect Park Alliance President, Morgan Monaco. “We thank the Borough President, Brooklyn Org and the Brooklyn Public Library for their generous support of this spectacular event. It is a special moment for our Brooklyn community to gather together in Brooklyn’s Backyard and ring in the new year with vibrant local entertainment and a gorgeous fireworks display.”

“Nothing is more Brooklyn than ringing in the New Year with neighbors in Prospect Park,” said Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, President and CEO of Brooklyn Org. “We’re proud to join the Borough President, the Prospect Park Alliance and the Brooklyn Public Library to bring light and joy to the first moments of 2026 and celebrate another year living in the greatest borough on the planet.”

“Just like turning the pages of a new book, the ritual of turning the calendar to a new year is a moment filled with hope and possibility. We are excited to welcome in 2026 with our next-door neighbors in Prospect Park and wish all New Yorkers peace, prosperity and the joy of a great read,” said Linda E. Johnson, President and CEO, Brooklyn Public Library.

About Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso
Antonio Reynoso is Brooklyn’s 20th Borough President. A lifelong Brooklynite, he is the first Latino to hold the office in the borough and the first Dominican to be elected Borough President citywide. Previously, Borough President Reynoso served as City Council Representative for Council District 34, representing portions of Bushwick, and Williamsburg in Brooklyn, and Ridgewood, Queens. More about Borough President Reynoso and his vision for a Brooklyn for all at brooklynbp.nyc.gov.

About Prospect Park Alliance
Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, “Brooklyn’s Backyard,” in partnership with the City. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the Park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. The Alliance cares for the woodlands and natural areas, restores the park’s buildings and landscapes, creates innovative park destinations, and provides free or low-cost volunteer, education and recreation programs.  Learn more at prospectpark.org.  

About Brooklyn Org

Brooklyn Org is a champion for Brooklyn — your partner and platform for local giving where everyone has a part to play in creating change from the ground up. Since 2009, we have moved over $130 million to nonprofits in partnership with generous Brooklynites, through our community-powered grantmaking and Donor Advised Funds. Our network of changemakers — Brooklynites, Brooklyn backers, businesses, and broader believers in equity and justice — is powered by a shared vision of making our borough a beacon for the world. See what’s possible when Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn at brooklyn.org. 

About Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. Providing innovative library service for over 125 years, we support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.6 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. We are a global leader in the fight for the freedom to read through our Books Unbanned initiative, offering teens across the US access to the library’s online catalog. We provide nearly 65,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and around the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.