Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular - Episode Guide

Starbursts blaze above the Big Apple; musical performances include Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Hailee Steinfeld, West Point Band and the West Point Glee Club; Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman, and Kristine Leahy host.

"TODAY" Anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer Return to Co-Host the Telecast.

Chart-toppers 5 Seconds of Summer, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, and Pitbull with Filmore will light up the stage in advance of Macy's iconic fireworks display on the canvas of New York City's summer skyline. Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart, Kaila Mullady, Dizzy Senze and Anthony Veneziale from the cast of Freestyle Love Supreme will unite for a special performance. Broadway's "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" cast members Jacqueline B. Arnold, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Tasia Jungbauer and Jeigh Madjus will also take the stage. In addition, celebrity chef and barbecue expert Chef David Rose will join the evening.

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.