11 fun, free places to watch Fourth of July fireworks in New York City
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You can't beat celebrating Independence Day in New York City.
In fact, the annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks is the biggest fireworks in the US in the US, and this year it's celebrating its 41st anniversary on the East River on Tuesday, July 4. The fun will start at about 9:20 p.m. and last 25 minutes, according to Pix 11 News.
The pyrotechnic displays will be a bit different this year - the five fireworks barges between East 24th and East 41st Streets will no longer be visible from the one-time Fourth of July hot spot, Brooklyn Bridge Park.
If you don't want to watch Macy's show, you have other options, such as Coney Island's Fourth of July celebration and Jersey City's fourth annual Freedom & Fireworks Festival in Liberty State Park.
Most shows start around 9 p.m., but it's suggested you get there earlier to secure a good viewing spot. If you're unsure whether your chosen park is open, you can give 311 a call the day of your preferred show to verify.
That said, here are some great, free places where you can catch the fireworks this July Fourth:
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