The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show is tentatively scheduled for 9:25 p.m., according to NYC311, an official website for NYC. The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special will air from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

CBS News New York's Ali Bauman got a preview of how the FDNY and NYPD are preparing to keep the massive crowds safe.