Patriotism was on full display as people packed the piers and sidewalks of Long Island City to get as close to the action as possible.
The dazzling display could be seen from Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Scoring seats along the East River meant getting out early.
"We got here about 10:30 today. We figured it'd be a pretty nice day," said Shayla Veasley, a Harlem resident.
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