Despite Covid-19, the show goes on as Macy’s is moving ahead with its iconic 4th July fireworks extravaganza.
The spectacle which takes place every year and typically brings together thousands on New Yorkers to peak viewing areas, has been reimagined and redesigned as a collection of five-minute unannounced displays in every borough of the city.
Displays began on Monday, will run through to Saturday and they are purposely being kept brief so that they will be over before a crowd can gather in any one place to watch, Macy’s said. The fireworks are being launched from one or two land- or water-based locations and will be done in the company’s signature pyrotechnic scale with thousands of shells reaching heights of up to 1,000ft. The assorted shows, along with a live finale, will be presented on NBC’s annual show, “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,” from 8pm – 10pm ET.
