Freedom will ring, thunder and boom this summer as Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks, the nation’s largest display of patriotic firepower returns to celebrate Independence Day. An awe-inspiring spectacle of color, light and sound will rumble over New York City on July 4th at 9:00 p.m. as Macy’s dazzling celebration ends the holiday with a bang.
With more than 3 million live spectators and millions tuned in nationwide on NBC the Hudson River will be the showcase for more than 40,000 fireworks that together will ignite the sky for the nation’s 235th birthday party. “Gift of Freedom,” the theme of this year’s pyrotechnic spectacular, will pay special tribute to the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. T
he fireworks show will be set off from six barges positioned on the Hudson River, covering two miles of sky. An average of 1,600 shells will be launched per minute. Find out more at www.macys.com/fireworks, or by calling the Macys Fourth of July Fireworks Hotline at 212.494.4495.
Source: www.macys.com/fireworks
