It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July in New York City without the Annual Macy’s Fireworks, now in its 37th year. The iconic display will take place over the Hudson River, so the optimal viewing spots are going to be on 12th Avenue between 23rd and 42nd streets, but anywhere with a decent view of the Hudson will work. If you plan on heading to where the action is, aim to be there by 5pm to snag a good spot.

The annual Macy’s fireworks show always includes a new twist on the traditional pyrotechnics.

This year, viewers will see a fireworks display that includes a heart beating sequentially inside a star, reports Time Out NY.

More than 40,000 fireworks will be used to put on the show from four barges position on the Hudson River.

The best viewing areas are below 59th Street and above 23rd Street on the west side of Manhattan.

Access points will be set up along 11th Avenue.

For more information on the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show, visit Macys.com

(YWN Desk – NYC)