There's nothing like watching the 4th of July fireworks in New York City. This year's 37th annual fireworks display is sure to be a treat since R&B sensation Usher will be curating the show titled "It All Begins With a Sparkle."
Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy's 4th of July fireworks said she promises the show will be a "giant party in the sky captivating audiences along the Hudson River and on television screens across the country."
The show is scheduled to begin around 9:20 p.m. and will last about 20 minutes. To help make this a memorable holiday, check out some of the best places to watch the NYC fireworks.
West Side Highway
If you arrive early enough you could score a great place to park and an excellent view of the fireworks. The northbound lanes from 22nd street to 55th street will be closed for people to view the fireworks.
12th Avenue
People can also get a free view of the fireworks from certain spots along 12th Avenue between West 24th and 59th streets. Access to 12th Avenue is going to be limited and will probably get crowded so arrive early to get a good spot to stand.
There is a number of rooftop bars located nearby that will give you an excellent view of the show as well.
The Press Lounge
653 11th Avenue
(212) 757-2224
thepresslounge.com
Located at the top of the Ink48 Hotel, the Independence Day celebrations at this rooftop bar will include an open bar and a buffet.
SOAKED
150 Lafayette Street
(212) 389-1000
soakedsoho.com
SOAKED, located in Soho, will be hosting a "Red, White and Juice" party from 6 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will include a beer and wine open bar during the first couple hours.
Sky Room
330 West 40th Street
(212) 380-1195
skyroomnyc.com
This lounge has the highest rooftop lounge in the city with a 360 degree view of the Manhattan skyline. They are offering a five-hour premium open bar and a buffet. Doors open at 6 p. m. but tickets are only being sold for a limited time.
Sky Terrace
356 West 58th Street
(212) 554-6000
hudsonhotel.com
Tickets for this lounge will include a one-hour bar and a live DJ will be playing from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p. m.
Plunge Bar
18 Ninth Avenue
(212) 660-6736
gansevoorthotelgroup.com
This rooftop bar located in the meatpacking district will be offering patrons red, white and blue cocktails and has a retractable cover depending on how the weather holds up.
New Yorkers and tourists can also view the fireworks from some of the city's landmark places.
Empire State Building
350 5th Avenue
(212) 736-3100
esbny.com
With the purchase of a ticket people can view the skyline and fireworks from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building. Tickets are limited however, so it would be best to get a ticket as early as possible.
NYC Water Taxi
Pier 17, South Street Seaport
nywatertaxi.com
Watch the fireworks right from the water by taking a trip on a NYC Water Taxi. Tickets are $165 a person and include hors d'oeuvres, wraps, sandwiches, salads, snacks and a cash bar. The taxis depart from the South Street Seaport and will stop in the New York Harbor as the show begins. Taxis board at 6:40 p.m. and returns around 11 p.m.
Top of The Rock
30 Rockefeller Plaza
(212) 698-2000
topoftherocknyc.com
This is also a good place to check out the fireworks. Tickets are still available and start at $27 but it's likely it will be crowded and tickets are expected to go fast.
