Want to see a 4th of July fireworks show but don’t want to go outside? We have you covered.
NBC is taking a break from showing the U.S. Olympic Trials on its flagship channel this 4th of July, and all for one of the biggest fireworks displays in the country.
Yes, that’s right, NBC will broadcast the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.
From Macy’s own page about the show, here’s a description:
"Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 40th anniversary celebration will salute American spirit through a dynamic score of patriotic favorites performed by the acclaimed United States Air Force Band and of course the largest Independence Day fireworks display in the nation.The 25-minute display will feature dynamic pyro effects fired from five barges on New York City’s East River. A number of spirited musical selections will be featured in the score, including an exhilarating new arrangement of America the Beautiful, with vocals by Jennifer Holliday and the USAF Band."
Kenny Chesney, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, DNCE and Pitbull are all also on the schedule to perform. Willie Geist and Tamron Hall will be hosting.
Macy’s has also released an app called Makelight which syncs the fireworks to your phone display. It’s available on both the App Store and Google Play.
This is Macy’s 40th year putting on a fireworks display, and the company has also put together a historical retrospective to celebrate the anniversary.
As for watching the display online, everything you need to know is right below.
Date: Monday, July 4
Start Time: 8 pm ET
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: Stream 1 | Stream 2
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