1. Overview
The annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are set for next week, featuring an impressive display of tens of thousands of fireworks launched from barges in New York City. Not only locals but also spectators from afar can enjoy this vibrant event.
2. Show Details
The 47th annual show will launch 60,000 shells and effects from five barges in New York’s East River, positioned between Manhattan and Brooklyn and Queens, according to the company. This spectacular show will last for 25 minutes and incorporate 30 different colors and shapes, debuting new effects like a mile-wide waving flag and a sunflower ring featuring crackling pistil shells.
3. Producer’s Insights
According to Will Coss, the executive producer of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, “This year’s celebration will be nothing short of show stopping. Millions of spectators come together every year to witness a spectacular performance along the East River. We are ready to deliver a high-flying, jaw-dropping fireworks display filled with vibrant colors, light, shapes, and thunderous sound. Accompanied by a score of American classics, this year’s event honors trailblazers who have shaped our past, present, and future.”
4. Musical Accompaniment
The fireworks will release an average of 2,400 shells and effects per minute, synchronized with music, including timeless pieces like “The Star Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Furthermore, the show will include a tribute to the late Tina Turner, featuring a golden-hued, mile-long display set to her iconic song “The Best.”
5. When to Tune In
The annual show will commence around 9:25 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 4. A TV special will air even earlier at 8 p.m. ET (with varying times across the country) on NBC and Peacock.
6. How to Watch on TV
The event will be accessible for viewing or streaming nationwide as part of a two-hour special on NBC, also available live on Peacock. The broadcast will initiate at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and at 7 p.m. CT/MT.
In addition to the fireworks, the show will host performances by stars such as Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, LL Cool J, The Roots, and others.
7. Where to View in Person
The fireworks are free to watch and visible from various parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. The media spectacle will launch from five barges in the East River between East 26 St. and East 40 St.
Prime viewing areas will include any spot with an unobstructed view of the East River skyline in Midtown Manhattan, Greenpoint in Brooklyn, and Long Island City in Queens. Macy’s has established several official viewing points, including Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens, WNYC Transmitter Park in Brooklyn, and three locations along First Ave. in Manhattan. The entrance at First Ave. and East 34 St. is ADA accessible.
It is crucial to note that spectators will not be permitted to bring lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, coolers, or backpacks to public viewing areas.
