Where to watch the Fourth of July fireworks in NYC

Want a view of the 4th of July fireworks? Here's where to go

We're less than a month away from the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, which will light up the sky for its 42nd annual spectacle. The company has been touting this year's event as the "largest display since the Millennial Celebration," with more than 75,000 shells (up from 60,000 last year) launching from seven barges stationed along the East River from 24th to 42nd streets. The 25-minute display will showcase a myriad of pyrotechnic designs and colors.

While Macy's is still working to confirm the official viewing locations, it is likely that the same rules from last year will apply. Brooklyn Bridge Park or the Brooklyn Heights Promenade won't make for prime viewing spots this year since the barges are bulked closer to Midtown. Still, there are plenty of spots where you can get a stellar view.

Below, check out some of the best ways to watch the July 4 fireworks, whether you want to be with the crowds in Midtown or would rather watch them from a safe remove—i.e., on a boat or a barge in the East River. And if we missed a prime spot, let us know in the comments.