Best places to watch the Macy's 4th of July fireworks in NYC
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Fireworks light up the sky over the East River in Midtown. (Photo by Gotham/Getty Images)
NEW YORK CITY - Independence Day is on Tuesday, July 4, and there's no better place to celebrate than New York City.
Take advantage of all the city has to offer this fourth of July: breathtaking views, parades, performances, food, and of course fireworks.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
This year's celebration will feature The USA Gymnastics Team, celebrity guests, and live music performances.
Whether you choose to pack a garden party and watch for free, get dolled up at a private event, or set sail on the Hudson, you're going to want to secure a spot at one of these locations.
Here's a list of where to watch the fireworks:
Celebrate at the Edge
Edge has arguably one of the best vantage points of the city and fireworks but, disclaimer: tickets start at $250.
Tickets include a glass of champagne (or a non-alcoholic drink), one barbecue food item and live music and DJ set by Grammy winning artist Spencer Ludwig.
For more information visit www.edgenyc.com.
Fireworks at SUMMIT
Take in some of the city's best views in the ‘mind-bending’ space of SUMMIT while you watch the fireworks over the East River.
From 1,100 feet above Manhattan you'll get access to all three SUMMIT floors from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., two premium drinks, panoramic views of the sunset.
Tickets start at $325 and you must be over 21 to attend. For more information visit www.summitov.com.
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Spectators gather on boats in the East River ahead of the fireworks display on in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
Watching fireworks from the top of a skyscraper is one thing but watching from the harbor provides a front row seat to the light show.
Event Cruises NYC offers four different cruises on July 4th that range from $99 to $309.
The buffet brunch cruise offers a midday ride with bottomless mimosas, private table seating and a live DJ.
To see the fireworks, choose from two cruise options: the fireworks cruise or the premier dinner cruise. Both options offer over three hours of sailing, open bar, private seating and a live DJ.
For more information or where to buy tickets visit www.eventcruisesnyc.com.
Free public viewing areas
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Spectators gather at Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens to watch the Macy's fireworks display. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
There will be entry points with elevated public viewing available at these locations, capacity is limited:
Manhattan
- 1st Avenue and East 42nd Street
- 1st Avenue and East 34th Street
- 1st Avenue and East 20th Street
Queens
- Gantry Plaza State Park
Brooklyn
- Transmitter Park
- Newton Barge Playground
- Marsha P. Johnson State Park