Best Spots to See Independence Day Fireworks

This year, the event will be directed by Grammy-award winning R&B singer, Usher, naming the show “It began with a Spark”. Also, it will feature celebrities Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Tim Mcgraw, and Nick Cannon. Like every year, Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular 2013 will light up above the Hudson River, attracting a few million people annually. There will be more than 40,000 fireworks in the 25-minute showcase. The entertainment will be broadcasted by NBC at 8pm EST.
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Best Spots to See Independence Day Fireworks
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 03: Amy Kule, Executive Producer of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and Miss America 2012, Laura Kaeppeler visit the New York Stock Exchange on July 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
7/3/2013
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7/18/2015

Like every year, this year’s Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular will light up above the Hudson River, attracting a few million people. More than 40,000 fireworks will burst in the sky for 25 minutes straight.

Grammy-award winning R&B singer, Usher directs the show, called “It began with a Spark.”  It will also feature celebrities Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Tim Mcgraw, and Nick Cannon.

NBC will broadcast the event at 8:00 pm EST.

All subways and buses in the city will be running on a Saturday schedule. Here is the MTA notice.

There will be four barges between 42nd and 24th streets. Macy’s recommends heading to 12 Ave., below 59 St. for the best views.

Going up to the Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock will give you great views too.

Also, the event will be broadcasted live on 1010 WINS. The fireworks event will start at 9:20pm EST.

Check out this video for last year’s event featuring Katy Perry!

 

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