We stayed in New York for July 4 this year, and went to the roof to watch the annual Macy's Fireworks Spectacular. Our building is on 26th street in Chelsea and has a terrific view of the fireworks barges on the Hudson River about a mile away. The weather this year was perfect; no wind, 80 degrees and hardly a cloud in the sky.  Macy's fireworks burst over Hudson River from Chelsea

A Beautiful Sunset Ahead of Fireworks
The fireworks started around 9:30 and it was still pretty light out at the beginning. Because of the crowds no tripods were permitted so shooting handheld in the dark with a 5 pound camera is tricky.  I took 400 photos, and only about 5 were worth keeping.   Red and white fireworks explosion above Hudson River
Fireworks at Dusk
Golden fireworks shell bursting over Hudson River
Fireworks at Dusk Part II
Fireworks reflected in Hudson River at dusk
July 4 Fireworks
Blue fireworks burst over Hudson River at night
July 4 Fireworks
Empire State Building lit red white blue for July 4
The Empire State Building in Red, White & Blue