Macy’s and Mayor de Blasio Announce That the 39th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®, the Nation’s Largest Independence Day Display, Will Return to Celebrate America’s Birthday...

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, the nation’s largest Independence Day display, returns to the East River for another spectacular celebration. (Photo: Business Wire)

NEW YORK--()--Macy’s (NYSE:M):

Macy’s and Mayor de Blasio Announce That the 39th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®, the Nation’s Largest Independence Day Display, Will Return to Celebrate America’s Birthday Live from New York City This Year from Two Locations on the East River

Macy’s and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that on Saturday, July 4th, the 39th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® will rumble to life over New York City, igniting the skyline over the East River with the nation’s largest Independence Day pyrotechnic display. This year, extending to two locations, the show will begin at approximately 9:20 p.m. and dazzle the shorelines of Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn with an unparalleled spectacle of color, light and sound set to commemorate the holiday with a very big bang!

“Last year, we brought Macy’s incredible fireworks back to the East River – and this year, with barges up and down the river, even more New Yorkers will be able to take part,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “This celebration will light up the sky for millions in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. There’s no question: this will be a dynamite 4th of July for New Yorkers across the city.”

“Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are the nation’s premiere Independence Day celebration and we are thrilled to once again bring the City of New York a front row view to this one-of-a-kind nationwide spectacle,” said Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. “With two locations, firing 1,600 shells per minute, this year’s show will cover a large stretch of the City’s famed skyline with incredibly vibrant color and fantastic effects.”

America’s most spectacular party will take place from two locations on the East River in midtown and within the South Street Seaport district. Brave, the theme of this year’s show, will fire more than 40,000 pyrotechnic shells during a 25-minute synchronized display. Designed in collaboration with PyroSpectaculars by Souza, the show will be fired from four barges positioned between 23rd and 37th Streets in midtown and from one double-barge positioned below the Brooklyn Bridge.

Revelers enjoying the show are encouraged to experience the full explosive display by tuning in to radio station 1010 WINS-AM to hear the musical score to which the show is choreographed.

Independence Day spectators from coast-to-coast can catch all the action in the sky by tuning to NBC’s two-hour national broadcast of “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” beginning at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings). In addition to the pyrotechnic splendor, the 4th of July’s most popular entertainment special will feature performances from the nation’s hottest musical acts.

For more information on the 39th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, please visit www.macys.com/fireworks or call the Macy’s Fireworks Hotline at (212) 494-4495, as of June 2, 2015.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are made possible in part by signature partners Cracker Jack®, The Howard Hughes Corporation, Kool-Aid® and PLANTERS, and are presented in partnership with the City of New York.

About Macy's 4th of July Fireworks

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are the nation’s largest 4th of July pyrotechnic display. Produced by Macy’s and designed in conjunction with PyroSpectaculars by Souza of Rialto, CA, Macy’s Fireworks are a digitally synchronized display of firepower that is choreographed to a rousing patriotic score. Annually fired from various locations across New York City, Macy’s Fireworks feature shells from all over the world. Seen by more than 3 million spectators and millions of viewers nationwide, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks have become the nation’s premiere 4th of July celebration event.

Contacts

Office of the Mayor:
212-788-2958
pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov
spitalnicka@omb.nyc.gov
or
Macy’s:
Orlando Veras, 646-429-7450
Orlando.Veras@macys.com
or
Holly Thomas, 646-429-5250
Holly.Thomas@macys.com

Contacts

Office of the Mayor:
212-788-2958
pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov
spitalnicka@omb.nyc.gov
or
Macy’s:
Orlando Veras, 646-429-7450
Orlando.Veras@macys.com
or
Holly Thomas, 646-429-5250
Holly.Thomas@macys.com