Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Display 2020 — Photos From New York City
This is America — and we’re not celebrating our birthday without a party! For decades, Macy’s has delighted the nation and the world with an extravagant fireworks display celebrating the 4th of July in New York City and as the saying goes, the show must go on, even during a pandemic.
Macy’s was forced to re-imagine its iconic Fourth of July fireworks to avoid hundreds or even thousands of people from congregating around the city in crowds to watch the show, as social distancing is key to continue to keep the Coronavirus infection numbers down. With that in mind, during the entire week leading up to the big holiday, Macys kicked off a series of 5-minute shows in each of the five boroughs, all culminating in a grand finale on the night of America’s birthday.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Display — Queens
Things kicked off in Queens, where residents all around the borough and as for as Manhattan could see the 5 minute fireworks display. Here, the Empire State Building is the perfect backdrop for the first night of fireworks.
Macy’s 4th of July fireworks display — Queens
The locations each night are being kept a secret to prevent big crowds from gathering to watch, but Monday night’s show in Queens was a treat for anyone who was in the area. Just look at how these beautiful blue lights filled the night sky.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Display — Queens
From bright blue to fiery red, the display over Queens was a marvelous display of so many different kinds of fireworks. “In re-imagining this year’s show, the idea of bringing elements to many parts of our hometown resonated with our team and partners in the City of New York,” said Susan Tercero, executive producer Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in a press release.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Display — Empire State Buidling
With the New York City Icon as the backdrop, the Empire State Building changed colors to coincide with the fireworks being shot off during the first 5 minute segment of the show.
Macy’s Independence Day Fireworks – What A View
With half of 2020 over, the fireworks display was a welcomed site to the people of New York, shooting up high above the skyline for so many folks to see from the street and their rooftops.
Macys Fireworks — Day Two
On Tuesday, the show could be seen from two locations: Lower Manhattan and northern Staten Island. The surprise display of fireworks sponsored by Macy’s explode over the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan as seen from a pier in Hoboken, N.J., late . The fireworks were not announced until an hour or so before to avoid attracting large crowds
Macys July 4th Fireworks As Seen From Hoboken, NJ
Even NJ got in on the actions as on the second night of displays, Macy’s set off a 5 minute display on the Hudson river, clearly visible from both Manhattan and Jersey towns like Hoboken, Weehawken, & Jersey City.
Macys Fireworks Surprise display
The night sky was showered with lights — red, white, and blue, of course — as Macy’s continuted their week of surprise fireworks displays across New York City.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
“Staying close to home and following safe social distancing guidelines is the best way to enjoy the show,” Macy’s said in an official statement
And of course, the smaller shows will be strung together for the airing of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectcualr on NBC starting at 8pmEST. The show will also include performances by John Legent, Black Eyed Peas, and more.
New York Macy’s July 4th Fireworks — Times Square
Night 3 was a big one! Normally, the only time fireworks go off in Times Square is on New Years Eve, with thousands of people crammed into every crevice of the iconic street. But because of the pandemic, Times Square was practically empty when Macy’s shot off fireworks for their July 4th celebration.
New York Macy’s July 4th Fireworks — Times Square
On the 3rd night of fireworks displays, high above Times Sqaure in midtown Manhattan, colors streamed across the sky thanks to Macy’s, all off the iconic skyscraper that drops the New Years Eve ball every year.
New York Macy’s July 4th Fireworks — Times Square
As the 5 minute display was a surprise, very few people were on the ground to see the fireworks go off on Wednesday, July 1st — but it didn’t make the view any less breathtaking!
