Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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New York is typically the place to be for the 4th of July, and the semiquincentennial celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was no exception. There were parades of tall ships, a flyover of current and vintage military aircraft from around the world, and a spectacular fireworks display and light show. The Queen Mary II was also in port. In addition to the barge-based fireworks, the Brooklyn Bridge was also used as a platform for fireworks and a light show