2016 Independence Day Events in NYC
Jul 04, 2016
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Fireworks
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, the nation’s largest Independence Day display, will return to the East River this year for it's 40th Anniversary and promises to dazzle the shorelines of Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn with an unparalleled spectacle of color!
East River (various locations)
July 4; 9:20pm
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Festival
South Street Seaport is hosting a two-day festival to mark Independence Day with stellar views of the Macy's fireworks and eats from Smorgasburg food vendors and music. FREE
July 3, 4 ;1pm-9pm
Southstreetseaport.com
Go Hawaiian
The Dutch is hosting its annual 4th of July luau. Tiki drinks, ribs and lobster rolls. Who could ask for more.
The Dutch, 131 Sullivan St
July 4; 11am-9 pm
thedutchnyc.com
Hot Dog!
Independence Day brings the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to Coney Island. 32 contestants vying to be this year's hot dog champ. Joey Chestnut holds the title at 69. Don't forget to get a few for yourself.
Nathan's Famous, Surf Avenue, Coney Island
July 4; 11:30am-1pm
nathansfamous,com
Salute
50-Gun Salute at Battery Park ushers in the July 4th holiday. It's brought to you by the Veterans Corp of Artillery.
200 Rector St
July 4; 11am
www.vcasny.org
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