What a way to do the 4th! Check out these incredible photos taken from high above Manhattan as the fireworks light up the skies over New York City. The New York City 4th of July Fireworks and New Year’s Eve countdown in Times Square are 2 things I always had on my bucket list.

New Year’s Eve in Times Square almost happened. We grabbed a spot to watch at about 6pm back in 2007 but by 7:30pm we were too cold and ended up watching the ball drop from a TGI Fridays around the corner. I did do the New York City 4th of July fireworks a few years ago. But I watched from along the water’s edge. After seeing these photos, that’s clearly not the way to do it. At least I got some good pizza.

Most of these incredible shots were captured from the Summit One Vanderbilt. They have the world’s largest external glass-bottomed elevator so you really get a full unobstructed view of the New York City skyline as you ascend to the top for the views.

They are offering tickets again for this year’s New York City 4th of July fireworks. Your ticket includes live music, food and drinks as you watch from 1100 feet above Madison Avenue. You’ll even get a bag of cotton candy. But like many things in NYC, the price ain’t cheap! A single ticket for the night will cost you $350. Oh plus one of those processing fees we all love. But that’s only $3.

• Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Light Up New York’s Skies

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  Almost time! The sun sets over Manhattan. Last year's NYC fireworks display included more than with more than 60,000 shells and effects being launched from five barges on the East River and will debut a new mile-wide waving flag comprised of red, white and blue fireworks. The show was approximately 25 minutes long.

• Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Light Up New York’s Skies

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  Drones create an American flag are displayed over the East River during the 47th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display with the Empire State Building reflected from Summit One Vanderbilt.

• Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Light Up New York’s Skies

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  The Empire State Building lit up in Red, White, and Blue.
• Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Light Up New York’s Skies

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  Fireworks explode over the East River. You booked your trip to NYC yet?

• Annual Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks In NYC Spread Out Over Six Nights

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  Love how they burst over the building tops. Fireworks lighting up the sky on July 04, 2020 in New York City.

• Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Light Up New York’s Skies

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  The big finale. Look at all that smoke! Fireworks explode creating a cloud of smoke over NYC.
• Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Light Up New York’s Skies

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  More than 60,000 shells and effects were launched from five barges.

• Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Light Up New York’s Skies

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  This is the way to do the 4th!

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