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Photos: Marvel At Last Night's Magnificent July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular
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Garth Johnston
Published Jul 5, 2011
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Published Jul 5, 2011
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Last night, after that spectacular sunset, Macy's (and many firework-wielding citizens) went wild with July Fourth fireworks. And despite the main event still being over the Hudson, they were a beauty to behold. Turn in early? Have a poor view? No worries, our trusty Gothamist readers snapped more than a few pretty pictures—and a timelapse video!—for your Tuesday morning entertainment.
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