Hot eats
Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest is celebrating its 47th year on Coney Island. Here’s a guide to all the action.
SCHEDULE:
10:45 a.m. Women’s competition
Catch it at home: Tune in to ESPN 3 or stream live from the ESPN app.
What to look for: Five-time Mustard Belt winner Miki Sudo will be back to defend her title, vying for a sixth win. Last year, Sudo downed 37 dogs, down from her 41 in 2017, but the competitive eater still hasn’t beaten Sonya “Black Widow” Thomas’ record of 45 dogs and buns in the 10-minute gut-buster.
Noon: Men’s competition
Catch it at home: ESPN 2
What to look for: Joey Chestnut, who’s won the contest a whopping 11 times, beat his own world record last year after he ate 74 dogs in 10 minutes — up from his previous high of 72 in 2017. Will he beat his record again or finally lose to a new champ?
Want to watch in person? Head over to the corner of Stillwell and Surf avenues on Coney Island. Arrive early to catch a prime viewing spot — it gets packed!
Fireworks in the city
Here’s everything you need to know about the 43rd Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on the East River.
SCHEDULE:
6 p.m. Spectators can access public viewing areas.
8 p.m. The televised event kicks off on NBC with “World of Dance” judge Derek Hough and Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ciara co-hosting. Hough will do a dance routine and Ciara will perform a musical medley. Musical stars Luke Bryan, Khalid, Maren Morris and Brad Paisley will also perform.
9:20 p.m. Fireworks begin.
9:50 p.m. Fireworks end.
10 p.m. Hourlong encore presentation on NBC.
Road closures in Manhattan:
- FDR Drive in both directions from Battery Park underpass to Houston Street (2 p.m.-1 a.m.)
- South Street in both directions from Montgomery to State streets (2 p.m.-1 a.m.)
- Front Street from Old Slip to Dover Street (2 p.m.-1 a.m.)
- Brooklyn Bridge (2 p.m.-1 a.m.)
- Pedestrian walkway of the Manhattan Bridge (7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.)
- Pedestrian walkway of the Williamsburg Bridge (7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.)
Road closures in Brooklyn:
- Brooklyn Bridge (2 p.m.-1 a.m.)
- Most of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo will see road closures and limited parking. The NYPD is advising all spectators to use public transportation. For more information on specific closures, contact the 84th Precinct of the NYPD at (718) 875-6811 or check NYC.gov
Capital shows
Here’s a guide to events in the nation’s capital today.
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- National Independence Day Parade – Constitution Avenue NW from Seventh Street to 17th Street NW:
11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Salute to America – Lincoln Memorial:
3 p.m. Gates open for spectators.
6:30 p.m. President Trump will kick off the event on a stage in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
What to look for: Military demonstrations, tanks and flyovers by the Navy Blue Angels, Marine One helicopter and Air Force One.
Where to watch from home: The Fox News Channel and C-SPAN will carry the event live. It can be streamed from the Fox News Channel app. C-SPAN will also air the event in its entirety.
- Capital Fourth:
8 p.m. John Stamos will return to host the country’s longest-running live national Fourth of July TV event from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
How to watch: Tune in to PBS or stream live from PBS.org, YouTube and Facebook.
- Fireworks display:
9:07 p.m. – 9:42 p.m.
Independence Day celebrations culminate with this spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall.