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Video: Fireworks Startle Manhattanite (Reminder: It's Fireworks Season!)
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Published Jun 21, 2013
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[UPDATE BELOW SORRY MACY'S] Last night Macy's scared the American spirit right out of some Upper West Siders when they decided to test their Usher-curated 4th of July fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Gothamist's own Jen Chung described them as "SCARY LOUD," adding, "I was really worried." She also said she "would like a personal apology from Usher." Of course, a lot of New York was oblivious since the fireworks are still on the Hudson and not the East River.
The real fireworks will take place around 8 p.m. on July 4th (they'll be aired on NBC for those who can't see them because they're still on the Hudson)... and did you know that Taylor Swift is performing?
UPDATE: Macy's tells us, "This was not a Macy's event." Turns out Macy's tests their fireworks out in the Mojave desert. Well la di da.
Remember everyone, it's fireworks season! Remain calm.
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