Independence Day 2024
In 2024, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular was as big as ever, with five barges full of explosive splendor putting on a show from the Hudson River in NYC.
“4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” from New York City, 2024
The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from New York City was in full force as the nation’s largest Independence Day fireworks show. More than 50,000 pounds of fireworks are usually launched from the Brooklyn Bridge and from barges on the East River every year. This year, however, the show was launched from the west side of New York City and the Hudson River.
The first video below is the complete 26-minute NYC fireworks show, including the live grand finale from Thursday night, and fireworks kick off just seconds into the video. The fireworks can be clearly seen and heard, and the occasional "oohs" and "aahs" of the crowd gathered along the Hudson are fun to take in...
BONUS!
The second video is the 15-minute fireworks show from the National Mall in Washington D.C. in tandem with the annual A Capitol Fourth live music show. Fireworks begin at 1:09:33 of the video.
Plus, we have added a list of popular patriotic songs often heard around this celebratory time of year. View our list of patriotic music — maybe there's a new song to add to your own playlist!
The fireworks begin at 0:44
The fireworks begin at 1:09:33
Independence Day Music, 2024
Of course, fireworks aren't the only feature of Independence Day entertainment. Patriotic music also abounds. Here is a curated list of songs we have found to be popular throughout the 4th of July season. We couldn't possibly list all of the songs that were originally on our list, so we narrowed the list to these nine unanimous choices (in no particular order).
- This Land is Your Land, by Woodie Guthrie
- Back In The U.S.A., by Chuck Berry
- Stars and Stripes Forever, performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra
- Hail to the Chief, performed by the United States Marine Band
- Living in the Promised Land, by Willie Nelson
- America the Beautiful, performed by Ray Charles
- The Promise of Living, by Aaron Copland
- The Fourth of July (1912), by Charles Ives
- The Star Spangled Banner, performed by Whitney Houston
Want Easier Access to Patriotic Music?
Check out our Independence Day Spotify playlist!
Care for Your Patriotic Decor
When Independence Day is over, care for your patriotic decor — follow our guide to keeping your decorations is pristine shape here...
Share Your Fourth of July Celebrations!
Send us your pictures of your own Independence Day festivities, American flags, flagpoles, ropes, or other accessories! We would be honored to feature your photography in our blog or on Facebook. Remember, photos of damaged flags and accessories are valuable, too.
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