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With a dual celebration to mark, the 2026 Macy's fourth of July Fireworks special is all set to light up the sky like never before. If you've not managed to score a prime spot to view the display or are away from the Big Apple, you can tune in to catch the show on TV.
The New York institution is now in its 50th year, a landmark which dovetails nicely with this year's July Fourth celebrations marking America's 250th birthday. With launch sites on the lower East River in the Seaport District, the lower Hudson River and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, this year's display is set to feature over 85,000 shells -- its biggest number ever -- as well as ground-breaking laser elements.
Read on for details on how to watch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show from anywhere.
What time does the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Special start?
The two-hour TV special will air live on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Terry Crews will be hosting for the first time, while there's a star-studded musical lineup that sees Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton all performing.
Rounding out the show will be the much-anticipated fireworks display, which is set to be soundtracked by a score by Grammy Award-winning composer Jason Howland that will feature live vocals by The Voice season 29 winner Alexia Jayy.
Stream the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Special on Peacock
For those looking for an alternative to NBC, the event is streaming live as a simulcast on Peacock.
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