This year, The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, the granddaddy of NYC fireworks, is moving back to the East River. Tired of letting those freeloaders from Jersey ogle his city's fireworks, Mayor DiBlasio is now giving Brooklynites a front-row seat. The barges will be docked just south of the Manhattan Bridge, so the best views will be from the South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Heights, and even (from a distance) Staten Island.
If you're brave enough to endure the mob of spectators, the city advises that you arrive prior to 5 p.m. to claim a spot along the waterfront. (Check here for Manhattan/Brooklyn access points.) Bring a good book while you wait because the main event doesn't begin until 9 p.m.
If you can't snag a prime seat for the fireworks, try catching the Empire State Building light show. (The city's second tallest building can be seen from many more places in and around NYC.) For the second year, the light show will be produced in conjunction with the Macy's Spectacular. Check out the video below from last year's illuminating performance:
Something about the glittering lights, majestic view and Jay Z melt my cold heart. Sure, fireworks are quintessentially America but, this video proves that the Empire State Building is quintessentially New York. And even if you're not from here, you'll be glad you chose NYC to celebrate the 4th.
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