"Fireworks light up the Manhattan skyline as the iconic Sail4th 250 kicks off Independence Day celebrations in New York City. The annual event marks the start of the city's Fourth of July festivities, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators to the Hudson River waterfront. As the 250-foot-tall American flag is raised, the crowd awaits the evening's main event: a dazzling fireworks display that will illuminate the night sky. With its rich history and stunning visuals, Sail4th 250 is a quintessential New York City experience that gets the nation's birthday party started in style."
Sail4th 250 kicks off July 4th celebrations in NYC CBS News