7/4/10 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks along the Hudson River

This year, the fireworks will be on the west side, along the Hudson River. If you want a good spot without buildings obstructing the view, you really need to GO EARLY! (That means 7:30 or before. With all the crowds, it took us about half an hour just to find a good spot around 34th Street.) Bring a chair or picnic blanket to claim your area on the sidewalk/road. Snacks and activities help the waiting time pass faster. Enjoy the show!

Sunday, July 4th, 2010 at 9:00pm

Broadcast live from Norweian Epic on the Hudson River, the 34th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® promises to be the biggest ever, with over 40,000 dazzling displays of color and jaw-dropping effects bursting over Manhattan's skyline! This year's pyrotechnic spectacular will celebrate our nation's unique musical voice with a rousing score titled "American Harmony," featuring The New York Pops orchestra and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Check out the show in person or watch the star-studded special, featuring Justin Bieber and broadcast live from Norwegian Epic on NBC! You can also listen to the original soundtrack "American Harmony" on radio station 1010 WINS.

At the Macy's website, you can win a Caribbean cruise, download free music, share your pics and check out the poster design winners:
http://social.macys.com/fireworks/?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-fireworks-_-n-_-n#/home 

Best Spots to see the Show
The fireworks can be viewed from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the Hudson River. For best views, head to 12th Avenue below 59th Street at the following access points along 11th Avenue.

Access Points:
24th Street
26th–30th Streets
34th Street

40th–44th Streets

47th–52nd Streets

54th–57th Streets

The following are NOT viewing areas: East River, Battery Park, Battery Park City, All Hudson River Piers (except limited access to Piers 54 and 84), Hudson River Park promenade between West Houston and 59th Street and Hudson River Park Bike Path between West Houston and 59th Street.

For this viewing info and subway, bus, train info:

http://social.macys.com/fireworks/?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-fireworks-_-n-_-n#/howto