Celebrating the Fourth with Hot Dogs and Fireworks
Independence Day is on Friday and nothing says America quite like pyrotechnic displays and hot dog eating contests at Coney Island. Here’s what you need to know about New York’s two favorite ways to spend the Fourth.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 2008 Bigger is better, according to Macy’s who has four barges loaded with 30,000 shells in the East River. This year’s display will be synchronized to New York Pops’ new soundtrack “America Dances.” For locals, tune your radios to 1010 AM while you’re watching the display, while the rest of America can enjoy the televised show, including appearances by Kenny Chesney and Natasha Bedingfield, on NBC. The FDR will be closed at 7pm from Houston to 42nd Street to accommodate pedestrian viewing. You can access FDR Drive at 23rd Street, 38th Street, and 42nd Street. July 4, 8pm; FREE; for a map of viewing spots check out the Macy’s website.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest The goal of the contest is to eat as many hot dogs in a 12-minute time allotment. Last year Joey Chestnut of San Jose, California defeated reigning champion Takeru Kobayashi by eating 66 hot dogs to Kobayashi’s 63. Can Kobayahsi reclaim the title? Get there early for prime seating. July 4, noon; FREE; Nathan’s Famous, 1310 Surf Ave., Coney Island; www.nathansfamous.com
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