4th of July Parade & Fireworks Live Streaming: NYC Fourth of July Events Details
The Independence Day weekend is near and it is time to let the colors red, blue, and white fly! Look here for the details of where you can catch a glimpse of the annual 4th of July Fireworks and Parade.
It's that time of the year again when Americans joyously celebrate the annual Independence Day of the United States.
The 4th of July Parade will be at 11:45 am in Washington D.C. on Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street, according to the National Independence Day Parade website.
The 39th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will be airing their live streaming on Saturday, July 4 (8:00 - 10:00 pm. ET/PT) and according to NBC, it will include a star-studded cast of performers including Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, Flo Rida, and Meghan Trainor to name a few.
The live stream is open for everyone, even those without satellite or cable. The live stream can also be accessed here.
The fireworks will reportedly be taking in two places, one over the East River and more in front of the Statue of Liberty and Colgate Clock and Goldman Sachs building, according to Time Out. The best places to view the fireworks display will be from Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park and in the eastern section of Lower Manhattan.
Christian Today notes that the fireworks display will be open for all and will start at 9:00 p.m. With the influx of people coming in to celebrate, it is recommended that spectators begin arriving by 5:00 p.m. ET.
The report also listed entry points where visitors may go through to get the best viewing spots.
From Houston To Midtown:
- 23rd Street
- 34th Street
- 42nd Street
- Houston Street
From Lower Manhattan:
- Old Slip upper level
- Broad Street ground level
- Pearl & Frankfort
For Americans with Disabilities (ADA) / Visitors with special needs, the viewing areas are in the following areas:
- Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge Park at Furman St and Old Fulton St, near Pier 1
- Queens: Center Blvd (48th Ave to 49th Ave)
- Manhattan:
- FDR Drive (southbound lane) -
- 16th St Avenue C (34th St)
- Vietnam Memorial Park
For those who wish to get the full details of where to watch the 4th of July Fireworks in New York City, Curbed has a list of suggested places where one can go to watch the fireworks. The fireworks will showcase a 25-minute musical score that will include classic and new songs for the entire show.
According to the DNA Info, the weekend should be a swell time to celebrate America's freedom as the weather should be dry, a great change from the usual rainy June weather.