The biggest celebration in the area was the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show. The 25-minute display lit up the sky over the East River, and with the Brooklyn Bridge as the backdrop, it was truly a spectacular sight witnessed by hundreds of thousands of spectators.

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, here's what to know about watching Fourth of July celebrations on TV and streaming.

Independence Day is always filled with festivities, and one of the many 4th of July traditions that always hold true is fireworks.