Preparations are underway for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show, which will return to the Hudson River.
NEW YORK -- Meticulous prep work is underway to pull off what will be the nation's largest Independence Day celebration.We're talking about the 48th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show, which will return to the Hudson River a week from Thursday, starting at 9:25 p.m.Read more: Free tickets for NYC 4th of July fireworks officially sold out. Here's where to watch instead.
'Planning and executing the show is quite an undertakingTo put on the high-flying celebration, you have to start at the bottom, on barges.'We have five barges, over 60,000 shells and effects,' said Will Coss, executive producer of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.Coss' team is made up of more than 50 pyrotechnicians. When they're not carefully loading boats full of fireworks, some work on bomb squads outside of New York.
Fireworks New York City July 4Th
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to score FREE tickets for Macy's 4th of July fireworks show over Hudson RiverThe Macy's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River this year.
Read more »
NYC to give away 10,000 free tickets to the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks showNYC is giving away 10,000 free tickets to the most festive show of the season: The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display!
Read more »
FREE tickets to Macy's 4th of July fireworks: How to get themThis year's fireworks show is expected to feature 30 new colors and shapes, including a mile-wide waving flag with red, white and blue strobe shells.
Read more »
‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ Music Performers LineupCountry superstar Lainey Wilson performs her viral hit song “Heart Like A Truck” as part of the Citi Concert Series on TODAY — and she invites a young fan onstage with her!
Read more »
Lainey Wilson, Luis Fonsi & More to Perform at Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks ShowIndependence Day is just around the corner, and Macy's has announced the performance lineup for its annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show.
Read more »
New York City giving away 10,000 free tickets to view Macy's 4th of July fireworksThe free tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Read more »