American Harmony is the theme of this year’s Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular. The show will feature performances from The New York Pops Orchestra and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. In addition, spectators will enjoy Straight No Chaser, Broadway Inspirational Voices, U.S. Army Soldier’s Chorus, United We Sing and a beautiful gospel rendition of “God Bless America” and a new vocal and orchestral version of “Stars & Stripes Forever.”

Macy’s fireworks barges will be positioned in the Hudson River between 24th and 50th Street in Manhattan. For the BEST VIEWS, head to 12th Ave. below 59th Street along 11th Avenue. Please note that there is very limited viewing north of 59th Street on the west side.

You can essentially view the Fireworks from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the Hudson River off Manhattan. Do not go to the East River this year! The location moved to the Hudson River last year! DO NOT GO TO: East River, Battery Park, Battery Park City, All Hudson River Piers (except limited access to Pier 54 and 84), Hudson River Promenade between W. Houston and 59th Street and Hudson River Bike Path between W. Houston and 59th Street.

Millions of spectators will marvel as the sky over Manhattan rumbles and explodes with fireworks and the air is filled with a patriotic music score that has kept us swinging, tapping and jumping through our history. If you can’t be there in person, you can still catch all the action on Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular entertainment special broadcast live from the Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest vessel, Norwegian Epic (last year it was broadcast from the Intrepid). The prime time special on NBC-TV begins at 9:00pm EST and will feature teen sensation, Justin Bieber, among others. Enjoy!