US celebrates its 234th Independence Day with fireworks and festivals, hot dogs and heat
By APSunday, July 4, 2010
Fireworks follow sun-scorched July 4 festivals
NEW YORK — The nation’s largest fireworks show has exploded over the Hudson River in New York City in a burst of red, white and blue.
The annual Macy’s fireworks show started shortly before 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Thousands of spectators arrived early to stake out prime viewing spots along the Hudson. Golf caddy Marcos Jimenez said the show is amazing on TV and he figured it would be even better in person.
The fireworks show moved to Manhattan’s West Side in 2009 after eight years on the East River.
The show is being broadcast on NBC, with performances by teen sensation Justin Bieber, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and others.
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