Editor's note: Macy's has released some info on the 2016 show, but we're still waiting for details on the official viewing spots; we'll update this article as soon as we have it. On Monday, July 4, 2016, Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will illuminate the skies over the East River and the show promises to be bigger than ever as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Spectators should be able to catch the show from many neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan as well as parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
Fireworks will take to the sky in the East River near Midtown and the South Street Seaport. More than 45,000 are scheduled to burst forth at a rate of 18,000 per minute and all will be synchronized to a soundtrack of patriotic standards.
If you're hoping to watch Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks live, it's never too early to start planning your viewing strategy. Tickets for paid viewing options like Fourth of July Fireworks cruises are already on sale and going fast. Of course, you don't need to spend a penny to see the sparklers, but there are some important things to know before you go. We've got the scoop on how to find the best places to watch Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks in person.