Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks (via Macy’s)
NEW YORK - The biggest Independence Day celebration in New York City is the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks. More than 60,000 shells will explode in a dazzling display over the East River for this year's "pyrotechnic salute to America" on Tuesday night.
The festivities begin at 8:00 p.m. with live music followed by the 25-minute fireworks show at 9:25 p.m.
The 25-minute extravaganza is synchronized to a spectacular score.
"This year's Macy's Fireworks celebration will be nothing short of showstopping," said Will Coss, executive producer of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks. "Millions of spectators come together every year to witness the spectacular performance along the East River and we are ready to deliver a high-flying, jaw-dropping fireworks display that will fill the night sky with color, light, shapes, and thunderous sound. Paired with a score featuring American classics, this year's celebration will honor trailblazers that have forged our past, present, and future."
This year, look for a signature moment featuring "The Best" by Tina Turner as thousands of golden-hued shells will create a dramatic cascade effect stretching for more than a mile across the East River.
There are 7 official viewing locations along the East River in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.
The NYPD oversees these locations and as they become full, they will be closed.
Manhattan
1st Avenue and East 42nd Street
1st Avenue and East 34th Street (A.D.A. accessible)
1st Avenue and East 20th Street
Queens
Gantry Plaza State Park
Brookyln
Newtown Barge Park
Transmitter Park
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
Not everywhere along the East River is good for viewing. Macy's recommends avoiding these areas: Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Grand Ferry Park, Domino Park, Hunter's Point South Park, Roosevelt Island & the E 34th Street Ferry Landing.
The show will take place rain or shine.
