Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2013: Live Stream, Location, NYC & NJ Best Viewing Spots, TV Start Time, How to Watch Online [MAPS]
On July 4th, fireworks are expected to light up the Hudson River in one of the nation's most spectacular pyrotechnic shows of the year.
The 37th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will kick off at 8 p.m. ET and feature an amazing show being put on with the help of Usher who helped create this year's fireworks design.
Grammy-winning artist Usher helped inspire and design the fireworks show by collaborating with Macy's. This is the first such collaboration where Macy's worked with an artist to curate the show.
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The 25 minute fireworks show will feature over 40,000 fireworks that will light up the sky in celebration of America's Independence Day.
The design of the show will be curated by Usher and called "It Begins With a Spark."
Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks said: "With this first-ever collaboration with Usher, we are taking the show to the next level of entertainment spectacle, combining the very best of Macy's Fireworks with Usher's unparalleled artistic vision."
The fireworks will feature hits from Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra and many more.
The show, titled "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular", will be broadcasted live on NBC at 8.p.m. ET. The live stream is available via the link below.
This year's show will feature an all-star line-up, including performances from Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Tim McGraw, and Nick Cannon.
Details for the best location to view the fireworks in person from NYC or New Jersey are available below.
For all residents of New York and New Jersey, the Macy's fireworks can be seen from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the Hudson River. Macy's will have four barges in the Hudson River between 24th Street and 42nd Street.
For the best spots to view the show, head to 12th Avenue below 59th Street.
See below for access points along 11th Avenue for the best spots to view the spectacular show on July 4, 2013.
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
MANHATTAN:
For the best spots to view the show, head to 12th Avenue below 59th Street.
See below for access points along 11th Avenue for the best spots to view the spectacular show on July 4, 2013.
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
Riverside Park South is the best spot for above 59th Street. However, Macy's advises that viewing is very limited anywhere above 59th Street.
NEW JERSEY:
Fireworks can be seen from Weehawken, Hoboken and Jersey City Heights.
For Weehawken, the best views are JFK Boulevard East on top of the cliffs.
For Hoboken residents, head to Maxwell Park, which is at the waterfront at 11th Street to 14th Street.
Another good spot is Sinatra Drive, a waterfront road from 1st Street to 15th Street.
North Hoboken, between 10th and 15th STreet, also have great views of the firework display.
Jersey City Heights will also offer spectacular views. Head over to Riverview Park on Ogden Avenue and walk over to Exchange Place, where you will have amazing views of Manhattan and the fireworks.
Full coverage of the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2013 can be watched online through free live stream here:
