I was there this past weekend. My daughter and I watched the party fireworks. I actually used periscope from my phone so a few family members could see them at home. It was busy, but not packed. I've been there for 4th of July and that is obscene! I arrived 5 minutes ahead of time to view and had a seat on the bench.
I will say many folks stayed after in the bar and I like to see that. I hung out with a buddy for a while for a few drinks and socialized with a few other members in the place.