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New Yorkers celebrate July 4th across city

Behind-the-scenes look at how New York City police prepares for Fourth of July celebrations

From small towns to big cities, Fourth of July celebrations, including parades and fireworks, will be held across the U.S. on Friday. One of the largest annual gatherings is the Macy's fireworks event in New York City.

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New Yorkers celebrate July 4th across city | Team coverage

More than 1 million people will pack both sides of the East River for New York City's Fourth of July fireworks Friday night. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid, Hannah Kliger and Scott Padgett report.

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Inside look at how NYPD prepares for Fourth of July celebrations

New York City will host a huge Fourth of July celebration with the Macy's fireworks show. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste got an inside look at how the NYPD prepares for the holiday events.

July fireworks, NYC and Brooklyn Bridge

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Map shows best spots to watch NYC 4th of July fireworks 2025 tonight as they're back over the Brooklyn Bridge

NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

NBC New York on MSN · 13h

Where NOT to go to watch NYC's July 4th fireworks

The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show attracts huge crowds to the city’s waterfronts every year, and there are always places saying they have the best views for the spectacle — and plenty of people claiming to know the secret spots.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

July 4th fireworks on TV: Bigger NYC show to fire 80,000 shells around Brooklyn Bridge

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks viewing party on July 4 (8 ET/PT, and streaming live on Peacock) brings the holiday heat with the return of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as a stunning spectacle backdrop for the first time since 2019.

4th of Jul. celebrations canceled in Plainfield, N.J.

NBC News · 3h

Deadly storms slam Northeast, forcing July 4 cancellations and power outages

In Central Texas, at least 13 people were killed and 20 girls were missing from a summer camp after a flash flood.

CBS News · 24m

Fourth of July celebrations canceled in Plainfield, N.J., after deadly storms

It was a somber holiday in Plainfield, New Jersey. The town canceled its Fourth of July celebration in the wake of Thursday night's deadly storm. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, the city is still under a state of emergency with the cleanup just getting started.

ABC · 11h

Deadly storm slams New Jersey, hard-hit town cancels 4th of July celebration

A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey on Thursday night, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations.

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NYC temporarily shuts down Queens beaches after sharks swim dangerously close to Fourth of July crowd

Multiple shark sightings in Far Rockaway on July 4th led to temporary beach closures as NYC officials deployed drones and ...

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What to know about Macy's 2025 fireworks in New York City

The 49th edition of the nation's largest July 4th celebration in New York City will fire more than 80,000 shells in 30 ...

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Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show thrills spectators in NYC

Independence Day celebrations were held across the Tri-State Area on Friday, but the biggest was the Macy's Fourth of July ...

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List: Fourth of July events happening in New York and New Jersey

On Friday, the country will celebrate Independence Day with dozens of parades, parties and, of course, fireworks. Thousands ...

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Dazzling Macy's 2025 fireworks display lights up New York City

The 49th edition of the nation's largest July 4th celebration in New York City fired over 80,000 shells in 30 vibrant colors ...

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NYPD steps up security for NYC 4th of July festivities amid heightened threat level

Thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Manhattan and Brooklyn to watch fireworks burst through the air from the ...

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NYPD, FDNY ready to keep New Yorkers safe during July 4th fireworks show

CBS News New York's Ali Bauman got a preview of how the FDNY and NYPD are preparing to keep the massive crowds safe.

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Sin City shines brightest for Fourth of July celebrations while liberal strongholds fall flat

Discover which American cities offer the best Fourth of July experiences based on WalletHub's analysis of fireworks displays, ...

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