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Last Independence Day 2009 Post
05
July
7/5/2009 11:00pm Update:
I said this was the “last” Independence Day 2009 post – but I didn’t say it wouldn’t be updated!
A few more “FOJ” perspectives…
First, we have this shot from Virginia – who happened to catch the 4th of July fireworks from a private party on the 14th St. Pier (booze allowed).
Oscar is included in this gallery…
I bumped into Miles prior to the show yesterday – and included a couple shots he took – including the Hoboken411 Mascot Oscar!
A few more videos…
First – your standard video “compilation” of some the highlights of the show from Hoboken411 reader Brad:
Then, Hoboken resident Mike – uses some “lens trickery” to make the fireworks spectacular “super sized!”
See today’s “first batch” of reader images after the jump!!
7/5/2009 6:45pm:
The 4th came and went – now for the “lazy days”
All they hype and preparation is over! The 2009 Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular on the Hudson seemed to go off without a hitch.
Below are some reader-submitted photos that were sent in today. I received many, many of the same photos – and tried to snag one semi-unique shot from each reader. Thanks for your contributions!
Bright Bang!
Matt sent in one of the brightest shots of the night near 14th & Sinatra…
From afar…
Ian shows us what it looked like with the Lincoln Tunnel viaduct in the foreground.
Pretty standard (in pink)..
A similar waterfront shot from Jennifer (it was her only photo submitted…)
Breakin’ the rules…
Paul sent in this shot near 10th and Jefferson (notice the person on the roof in the center…)
Mini explosions
I happened to like this part of the show, when hundreds of miniature shells went off – reminded me of “Trix” cereal. Thanks, Pete for this shot!
Elysian perspective
411 reader Hansbrix was 30 feet from me when he snapped his shots. Was nice to see from this angle.
Gridlock
Bmacqueens witnessed traffic come to a standstill uptown at the conclusion.
July 5th 2009 - 20:43:57 |
Strange thing happened on Pier A smack dab in the middle of the fireworks. An NYPD Helicopter buzzed the park slightly above the tree line and made 3-4 low altitude circles around the Park. I actually thought they were going to clip the trees. People all around us were starting to get freaked out. It seemed like such odd timing coupled with the extremely low flying. Would love to know why the hell they did that?
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July 5th 2009 - 21:58:21 |
Lovely photos. Paul captured my favorite fireworks
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July 6th 2009 - 07:12:47 |
I had a great time ! thanks HOBOKEN
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July 6th 2009 - 08:58:02 |
re: #1, i read that the same thing happened in jersey city (near liberty state park). not sure what they were trying to accomplish
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July 6th 2009 - 11:42:11 |
Yes, it was a wonderful day!!
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July 6th 2009 - 11:42:21 |
We enjoyed it.
(video inserted by 411 on behalf of reader)
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July 6th 2009 - 12:03:04 |
Very cute, Journey.
I like all the videos!
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July 6th 2009 - 12:03:32 |
(Adorable Oscar shots, too.)
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