Hundreds of police and terrorism officers took over the streets of Brooklyn Heights Saturday afternoon in preparation for the Macy's July 4th fireworks display.
Cordons and metal fencing were set up on the Promenade, and several streets between Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO were blocked to both cars and pedestrians.
Aviation units patrolled the skies, and the NYPD Harbor Unit guarded the waterway.
All afternoon, the crowd grew on the Promenade -- especially after the drizzle stopped. Police checked bags and backpacks before letting anyone in.
Someone hand-lettered this patriotic sign and propped it up on the Promenade flagpole.
An incredible crowd strolled down Old Fulton Street towards Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO, hoping to land a spot by the water to see the fireworks.
We watched the display from atop a tower in Brooklyn Heights. Brilliant show!
We could hear applause and whoops from balconies and hi-rises across the Heights as the fireworks wound up.
All in all a great day. But the line to get back on the 2 and 3 and A trains ---- Unbelievable!
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