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Map shows best spots to watch NYC 4th of July fireworks 2025 tonight as they're back over the Brooklyn Bridge

NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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Newsweek on MSN · 3h

How to Watch 2025 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Special: Live Stream, TV Channel

Independence Day fireworks show is back and just as exciting as ever in 2025, and you can catch all the action on Friday night.

NBC New York on MSN · 12h

Where NOT to go to watch NYC's July 4th fireworks

The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show attracts huge crowds to the city’s waterfronts every year, and there are always places saying they have the best views for the spectacle — and plenty of people claiming to know the secret spots.

US Celebrates Its Independence Day On July 4

KGET Bakersfield on MSN · 5h

New Yorkers celebrate July 4th across city | Team coverage

More than 1 million people will pack both sides of the East River for New York City's Fourth of July fireworks Friday night. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid, Hannah Kliger and Scott Padgett report.

USA Today · 17h

Why do we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July? A quick history lesson

Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day off of work for the federal holiday. July 4, also known as Independence Day,

Yahoo · 17h

John Adams thought Independence Day should be celebrated on July 2. Why is it on July 4?

Quincy's John Adams did not get his way. The year before, on July 2, 1776, when the Continental Congress voted to officially separate from Great Britain he made a big prediction. John Adams thought July 2 would be marked as a national holiday for generations to come: “[Independence Day] will be the most memorable Epocha,

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What to know about Macy's 2025 fireworks in New York City

The 49th edition of the nation's largest July 4th celebration in New York City will fire more than 80,000 shells in 30 ...

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Fourth of July: Washington DC, NYC Macy's fireworks light up the sky on 249th US Independence Day | In Pics

Extravagant fireworks display on July 4 across the United States, including Washington DC and NYC Macy's fireworks, marked ...

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Behind-the-scenes look at how New York City police prepares for Fourth of July celebrations

From small towns to big cities, Fourth of July celebrations, including parades and fireworks, will be held across the U.S. on ...

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List: Fourth of July events happening in New York and New Jersey

On Friday, the country will celebrate Independence Day with dozens of parades, parties and, of course, fireworks. Thousands ...

Deadly storms slam Northeast, forcing July 4 cancellations and power outages

In Central Texas, at least 13 people were killed and 20 girls were missing from a summer camp after a flash flood.

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NYPD steps up security for NYC 4th of July festivities amid heightened threat level

Thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Manhattan and Brooklyn to watch fireworks burst through the air from the ...

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NYPD, FDNY ready to keep New Yorkers safe during July 4th fireworks show

CBS News New York's Ali Bauman got a preview of how the FDNY and NYPD are preparing to keep the massive crowds safe.

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How to Watch 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest: Fourth of July Live Stream, TV Channel

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Coney Island for the 2025 edition of the Fourth of July classic.

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Fourth of July 2025: A guide to what’s open and closed in NYC on Friday

MTA buses, subways: Subways and buses run on a Saturday schedule. Customers should expect delays on all routes near Lower ...

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