Macy's July 4th Fireworks 2026

It's the 250th birthday of our country this year, so Macy's is promising something extra-spectacular for their 50th annual fireworks show. Over 85,000 shells will be launched from barges located in Lower Manhattan from both the Hudson and the East Rivers, exploding 1,000 feet in the air and in 30+ different colors. In addition, twelve "high-tech pyro animations" will be displayed on the Brooklyn Bridge, including a 1,600 SF American flag and a rainbow bridge.

If you can't be there in person, no worries. Watch it live on NBC or Peacock starting at 8 PM ET. The broadcast will feature performers as varied as Bebe Rexha, Blake Shelton, Salt-n-Pepa, and Shaboozey. For more information, including the locations of all the official viewing spots, click here. Happy 250th birthday America!