This year's Macy's It Begins with a Spark Fourth of July fireworks show will feature 40,000 fireworks in a 20-25-minute showcase of some of the largest and most expensive pyrotechnics available.

The Macy's fireworks display will have four barges loaded with fireworks which will be located from 24th Street through 40th Street along the Hudson River.

For the best views officials suggest going to 12th Avenue below W. 59th Street, entering at the following access points along 11th Avenue:

W. 24th Street
W. 26th through 30th Streets
W. 34th Street
W. 40th through 44th Streets
W. 47th through 52nd Streets
W. 54th through 57th Streets

New York City authorities have stated that there are several spots that are not viewing areas for this year's fireworks show. The East River, Battery Park, Battery Park City, all Hudson River Piers -- except limited access to Piers 54 and 84 -- the Hudson River Park promenade between W. Houston at 59th Street, and the Hudson River Park Bike Path between W. Houston and 59th Street will not be open for viewing.

Officials strongly encourage using public transportation for those who are coming into Manhattan for the 37th annual fireworks show.

To be right in the middle of the action, cruises are available that go along the Hudson River. For $95, spectators can come aboard the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise to view the fireworks. On board, there is promised to be dancing, a DJ and drinks and food for purchase from 7pm-11pm.

Classic Harbor Line Cruise is offering a 4th of July package, which includes hors d'oeuvres and an open bar from 7:30pm-11pm.

For those who do not want to venture out to see the fireworks, the display will also be broadcast live on NBC with coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET.

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