10. Indie-Fest at the People’s Improv Theater

The People’s Improv Theater near Kip’s Bay is celebrating the 4th with 12 hours of comedy. The fifth annual Indie-Fest is a day-long exhibition of comics and improv troupes from around New York and from all over the country. Find more information here.

Next, see vintage photos of NYC’s 4th of July celebrations through the years. Get in touch with the author @jinwoochong.