NYC : 40th Anniversary of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Display

If you live in New York this is a definite not to be missed highlight of summer celebrations.

2016 marks the 40th anniversary of Macy's fourth of July fireworks display.

This year the fireworks barges will be parked on the East River, between Brooklyn and Manhattan - the cities as well as their bridges.

Join wonder | wander | world as we look back on four decades of fireworks glory!

1991 marks the first televised broadcast of Macy's 4th of July fireworks display.

To mark the Millennium, Macy's launches its biggest display to date.

Today it has evolved into the largest Independence Day pyrotechnic show in America.

Happy Independence Day, USA!