Thousands of Brooklynites braved summer showers to watch the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display light up the skies from the excellent vantage point of Brooklyn Bridge Park — including our ace photographer, who captured these freedom-loving snaps.

What so proudly we hailed: At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Photo by Angel Zayas

Whose broad stripes and bright stars: Through the perilous fight.
Photo by Angel Zayas

O’er the ramparts we watched: Were so gallantly streaming?
Photo by Angel Zayas

Gave proof through the night: That our flag was still there.
Photo by Angel Zayas

And the rocket’s red glare: The bombs bursting in air.
Photo by Angel Zayas