Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2013: Best Celebrations Around NYC
This year's Macy's "It Begins with a Spark" Fourth of July fireworks show will feature 40,000 fireworks in a 25-minute showcase of some of the largest and most expensive fireworks available.
With New York having one of the largest and most famous fireworks shows across the nation, those heading out to marvel in the exploding glory who may not want to wrestle with the throngs of people can enjoy some of the best Fourth of July celebrations around New York City.
The Christian Post compiled a list of some of the best places to celebrate the nation's independence.
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-Circle Line Downtown ZEPHYR 4th of July Fireworks Cruise - Boards 6:15pm, sails 6:30-11:15pm. $250/adult; $150/child. Pier 16, South Street Seaport, 866-987-2542.
-Circle Line Sightseeing July 4th Fireworks Cruise - Boards 5pm, sails 7-11pm. $95. W. 42nd St. & Twelfth Ave., 212-563-3200.
-CitySightseeing New York 4th of July Fireworks Cruise - Boards 5:30pm, sails 6-10:45pm. $149. Pier 78, Hudson River & 38th St., 212-445-7599.
-Empire State Building July 4th 86th Floor Viewing - 8:30-10pm. $149/person.
-Guantanamera Restaurant 8th Anniversary/4th of July Celebration - From 6pm - 939 Eighth Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-262-5355.
-Independence Day Family Fireworks Gala aboard Hornblower's Infinity Yacht - Boarding: 5pm; sails, 6-11pm. Pier 40, 353 West St., 212-206-7522.
-Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Viewing Party at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum - Doors: 7pm; fireworks at approx. 9:20pm. Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave., 212-245-0072.
-New York Water Taxi Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise - Boards 6pm, sails 6:15-11:35pm. $165/person. Pier 17, South Street Seaport, 866-987-2542.
-Pioneer Sailboat VIP July 4th Celebration - Boards 6:15pm, sails 6:30-11pm. $275/adult; $225/child (under 12). Pier 16, South Street Seaport, 866-987-2542.
-1st Annual Sons of Essex Beer & Bacon Block Party - Noon-7pm. $48. 133 Essex St., 212-674-7100.
