New York City is preparing to ring in the Fourth of July in a big way — and the heat is not slowing anyone down.
Despite temperatures expected to climb close to 100 degrees this weekend, the city has a full slate of Independence Day festivities planned. Among the highlights are fireworks shows, a gathering of tall ships, and the always-anticipated hotdog eating contest.
Organizers and city officials are moving forward with all events as the region braces for what could be one of the hottest Fourth of July weekends in recent memory.
