More Fourth of July: Hot Dog Eating Contest, Cruises, Concerts and other Festivities
While many people head to the beach for the Fourth of July, there are a wide array of activities to keep locals and visitors in New York City for July 4th entertained.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
Beginning at approximately 9:20 p.m., Macy's will have fireworks being released from six barges in the Hudson River. The fireworks will mark not only America's Birthday, but also the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's exploration of the Hudson River. The New York Pops will perform "American River" to accompany the fireworks display, and it can be heard on 1010 WINS. If you're not in the area, NBC will broadcast the fireworks live beginning at 9 p.m. EST.
Hudson River below 59th Street
Fireworks will be launched from six barges in the Hudson River. 12th Avenue will be closed below 59th beginning at 4 p.m. for viewing. Pedestrians can access the 12th Avenue from 11th Avenue at 24th, 26th-30th, 34th, 40th-44th, 47th-52nd and 54th-57th streets. The West Side Highway will be closed to vehicular traffic from 22nd-59th Street starting at 4 p.m. You can also view the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks from anywhere you have an unobstructed view of the sky above the Hudson River.
More New York City Fourth of July: Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, Cruises, Concerts and other Festivities
