Macy July 4th Independence Day Fireworks 2013 - A gorgeous day and a beautiful fireworks display by Macy's over the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey set the stage for a super end to Independence Day. But... add to that, a light show display on the tower of the Empire State Building that continually changed the red, white and blue light patterns on the tower as the fireworks were going on made it extra special this year.