NEW YORK – Macy’s is gearing up to mark America’s independence with a 4th of July fireworks display broadcasted live on NBC. The event will feature performances from the likes of Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.
This year, the 49th edition of the nation’s most extensive July 4th celebration in New York City will illuminate the sky with over 80,000 shells in 30 different vibrant colors. In addition, cutting-edge projection mapping will adorn the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, enhancing the visual spectacle.
The fireworks extravaganza, lasting 25 minutes, will be synchronized to a musical composition crafted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser. Leading the festivities as the host will be Ariana DeBose, a seasoned Broadway performer known for her role as a three-time Tony Awards host.
The fireworks will be fired from four barges on the lower East River and the pyrotechnics will reach 1,000 feet (305 meters). The light show will also celebrate the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
“We light the sky and create tradition, bringing millions across the country together for shared experience and memory,” Will Coss, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks executive producer, said in a statement.
TV viewers can tune in on NBC or see it simulcast live on Peacock at 8 p.m.—10 p.m. ET/7:00— 9:00 p.m. CT/MT. A Spanish language simulcast will air on Telemundo at 9 p.m. ET.
Look for fireworks in the shape of crown jellyfish, atomic rings, yellow and green sunbursts and strobing lemon cascades.
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