9 fun, free places to watch Fourth of July fireworks in New York City

Your Fourth of July celebration may require some planning ahead if you want to catch some free fireworks in or near New York City.Check out these hotspots this Independence Day.Celebrating the Fourth of July around New York City can't be beat.On Tuesday, the annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will mark its 42nd celebration. The event is set to start at about 9:25 p.m. ET, according to Time Out.The seven barges launching the fireworks will be positioned on the East River off Manhattan between 24th and 41st streets.Here are some great, free places where you can catch the fireworks this Fourth of July:SEE ALSO:From spending 7 years in prison to battling a yellow fever epidemic, here's what the Founding Fathers were doing before their act of rebellion made them famousDON'T MISS:The 9 weirdest jobs of America's Founding FathersSEE ALSO:5 famous 'facts' about the Fourth of July that aren't trueMacy's lists the intersection of 42nd Street and FDR Drive as an official viewing spot.It's a convenient location if you want to stay in midtown.Instagram Embed:http://instagram.com/p/BIRYXAEAeL9/embed/Width: 658pxThe folks at 34th Street and FDR Drive may have the best seat in the house. According to Macy's, onlookers here will be positioned "almost directly in front of the barges."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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