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Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks light up NYC

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Katherine Donlevy
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Jul 5, 2022

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Thousands of people gathered along Williamsburg's waterfront.
Macy’s celebrated its annual Fourth of July fireworks display Monday.
AP

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People gather to watch the annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display from the East River waterfront on Monday, July 4, 2022 in Queens, N.Y.
People gathered to watch from across the river in Queens.
James Keivom

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A man looks on to the display.
As many as 48,000 shells were blasted off during the display.
James Keivom

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Fireworks explode over the city.
Thousands of people watched along Williamsburg’s waterfront.
James Keivom

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Spectators were mesmerized by the show.
Spectators were mesmerized by the show.
Stephen Yang

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Fireworks explode from across the East River.
The fireworks were launched from barges along the East River in Manhattan.
James Keivom

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People gather to watch the annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display.
The lights from the fireworks lit up much of New York City.
James Keivom

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Fireworks blast against the skyline.
The display lasted for approximately 25 minutes.
James Keivom

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People waited in line for hours to get prime seating.
People waited in line for hours to get prime seating.
AP

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Many people came together to enjoy the show.
Many people came together to enjoy the show.
REUTERS

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NYPD heightened security to keep the event safe.
NYPD heightened security to keep the event safe.
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This is the 46th year that Macy's has lit up New York City on July 4th.
This is the 46th year that Macy’s has lit up New York City on July 4th.
REUTERS

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July 4, 2022 celebrates 246 years since the US's independence.
July 4, 2022 celebrates 246 years since the US’s independence.
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There were 17 different patterns displayed in the show.
There were 17 different patterns displayed in the show.
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Macy's 4th of July firework show is America's largest fireworks show.
Macy’s 4th of July firework show is America’s largest fireworks show.
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