A very firework-y July 4

Celebrating Independence Day in New York City this year? The East River is calling your name then. This year, the 25-minute firework show put on by Macy’s will be featured best at the usual hotspots: East River State Park, Transmitter Park, and the newly minted Domino Park. The fireworks start at around 9:25, but needless to say, get there crazy early to ensure a spot.
Coney Island is always a fun (albeit crowded) destination for festivities: catch the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest