Still deciding on your Fourth of July plans? Check out our guide to events happening in New York City.
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America will celebrate another birthday this long weekend, and few places do the 4th of July like New York City. The city will be buzzing with traditional fare like the main fireworks show, the hot dog-eating contest and a million barbecues, but here are a few other city happenings to check out.Courtesy of The Day PartyCelebrate Independence Day in a grand way this year in Coney Island at The Day Party celebration.
Probably the quintessential event celebrating the 4h of July is Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show. The extravaganza will include 65,000 shells launched from five different barges on the East River — a show known for a multitude of dramatic colors and shapes in the sky. Before the 25 minute fireworks show, the Young People’s Chorus of New York City will belt out the "Star-Spangled Banner" from The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus. Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and Pitbull are also expected to perform.Where: The fireworks are set to launch at the East River, centered around Midtown Manhattan.
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