Watch Macy's 4th of July Fireworks NYC 2013 LIVE STREAM ONLINE: Schedule, Events, Best Places to See Fireworks in NYC
The 4th of July fireworks are scheduled to light up with Manhattan skyline during Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.
For those hoping for the best seat in the house, NBC has provided on online live stream to watch the fireworks display. (Watch the Macy's 4th of July fireworks.)
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is also being aired on NBC Thursday at 8p.m. EST.
In addition to the pyrotechnic show, there will be all-star musical performances by Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey, Usher and Tim McGraw.
"Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" will be hosted by Nick Cannon of America’s Got Talent.
The nation's largest fireworks display will be launched from four barges in the Hudson River just off midtown Manhattan.
The show titled Light It Up starts around 9:20 p.m. EST. Lasting 25 minutes, the display is made up of more than 40,000 "effects" -- 1,800 shells a minute.
For those who miss the event, an encore presentation will be aired at 10/9c on NBC.
For those in the New York area, there are several hot spots to catch a great view of the fireworks on Thursday night.
Where to Watch:
In Manhattan, the go-to zone is from 24th Street to 59th Street on the West Side Highway, and selected access streets; check macys.com for more info. In addition, an river-facing rooftop decks, rooftop bars and high-rise patios are also prime spots.
There are four barges position in the Hudson River between 24th Street and 42nd Street. For the best spots head to 12th Avenue below 59th Street at the following access points along 11th Avenue:
Access Points:
24th Street
26th Street
27th Street
29th Street
33rd Street
34th Street
40th Street
42nd Street
44th Street
50th Street
52nd Street
54th Street
56th Street
57th Street
If you are a New Jersey resident, Weehawken and Hoboken are good options to view the Macy's fireworks seeing as Liberty State Park's and the Jersey City's fireworks are canceled.
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