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By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide to Manhattan, NY since 2005

July 4th Weekend in New York City

Thursday July 2, 2009
Macy's July 4th Fireworks Did you know that the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular uses 55 times more fireworks than the average U.S. display? Or that the shells are precisely timed to the music by a computer that requires ten miles of wiring?

See the Macy's pyrotechnics display live over the Hudson River on July 4th. We've got your guide to the best views of the famous Macy's fireworks.

We've also got a long list of other great events in New York City over the three-day July 4th weekend. Check out our guide to concerts, street fairs, pub crawls, walking tours, museum events, discount Broadway, and more.

Things to Do in NYC on July 4th Weekend

And check back here after the smoke has cleared for photos of this year's Macy's July 4th fireworks display.

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