Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Celebrating America's birthday in New York with musical performances from chart-topping superstars and a live fireworks display; performers include Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, Ja Rule, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, LL COOL J, DJ Z-Trip and The Roots.

NBC and Macy's light up the sky with America's largest and most iconic firework display at the 48th annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks." 

The 2024 edition of the Fireworks will feature a custom-made effect that will debut in the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks. Featuring a silver cascading burst, Featuring a silver cascading burst, this never-before-seen firework will create a center kaleidoscope and alternating red and blue as it fills the sky. Additional effects including cross rings, strobing comets, waterfalls, Saturn circles, crackling pistils and special ghost pyro that alternates colors featuring multiple hues, will dazzle viewers nationwide. The Macy's Fireworks will culminate in a signature, fan-favorite moment, the Macy's Golden Mile.

NBC and Macy's light up the sky with America's largest and most iconic fireworks display at the 49th annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks." The star-studded event, hosted by Academy Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Ariana DeBose, will feature dazzling fireworks, musical performances and appearances by special guests, will air live.

The 49th edition of the nation's largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, 30 vibrant colors and awe-inspiring effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge. 

The telecast will also celebrate the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, as well as the NBA's return to NBC this Fall.