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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Live Stream: Start time, where to watch live on TV or stream online, launch points, viewing locations, tickets, musical performances and hosts
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Launch Points Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Start Time and Where to Watch Live on TV or Stream Online Live Events Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Viewing Locations and Tickets Broad Street at Water Street Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Brooklyn Bridge on-off ramps Montgomery Street at Madison Street Murry Bergtraum Softball Field (ADA access via Pike Slip and Cherry Street) Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Musical Performances and Hosts Jonas Brothers Lenny Kravitz Keke Palmer Eric Church Ava Max Trisha Yearwood Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Celebrates NYC's 400 Years FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 can be watched on live on TV or stream online at 8 p.m. ET. After one year on the Hudson, Macy's 4th of July Fireworks are back on the East River for 2025. The 49th annual celebration brings large crowds, colorful displays and a televised broadcast with live music. The event takes place on Friday, July 4 and will be visible across the city and Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will light up the East River this year. Launch points include four barges and the Brooklyn Bridge. More than 80,000 shells in 30 different colors will be used. Organizers also confirmed projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge for added visual fireworks show starts around 9:25 p.m. ET. The full special kicks off at 8 p.m. on NBC and Peacock and ends by 10 p.m. An encore will be shown immediately those not in NYC, the entire show can be watched live on NBC or streamed on Peacock. Spanish-language viewers can watch a one-hour broadcast on Telemundo at 9 p.m. ET. Free trials on fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream also allow viewers to watch the public viewing spots include Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pier 16 and 17 at The Seaport. Additional locations include:The city issued 100,000 free tickets for some areas. All other locations are open on a first-come, first-served actor and Broadway star Ariana DeBose hosts the two-hour NBC special. She will also perform live during the fireworks. The artist lineup includes:The musical score will be produced by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and James Poyser. It will run for 25 minutes and include never-seen-before effects like 'atomic rings,' 'crackling crown jellyfish,' and 'strobing lemon cascades.'This year's fireworks also honor the 400th anniversary of New York City. Macy's confirmed that the theme for 2025 reflects unity, resilience and community 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year in 2026. Plans for that event have not yet been show starts at 8 p.m. ET on July 4, and fireworks begin around 9:25 p.m., followed by an encore presentation at 10 can stream it live on Peacock, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV using available free trials or subscriptions.
Economic Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Live Stream: Start time, where to watch live on TV or stream online, launch points, viewing locations, tickets, musical performances and hosts
TIL Creatives Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Live Stream: Watch fireworks light up the sky over the Brooklyn Bridge on TV and online. Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2025 can be watched on live on TV or stream online at 8 p.m. ET. After one year on the Hudson, Macy's 4th of July Fireworks are back on the East River for 2025. The 49th annual celebration brings large crowds, colorful displays and a televised broadcast with live music. The event takes place on Friday, July 4 and will be visible across the city and Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will light up the East River this year. Launch points include four barges and the Brooklyn Bridge. More than 80,000 shells in 30 different colors will be used. Organizers also confirmed projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge for added visual effects. The fireworks show starts around 9:25 p.m. ET. The full special kicks off at 8 p.m. on NBC and Peacock and ends by 10 p.m. An encore will be shown immediately those not in NYC, the entire show can be watched live on NBC or streamed on Peacock. Spanish-language viewers can watch a one-hour broadcast on Telemundo at 9 p.m. ET. Free trials on fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream also allow viewers to watch the celebration. Also Read: Is Starbucks open or closed today on 4th of July? Check timings of stores on US Independence Day Designated public viewing spots include Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pier 16 and 17 at The Seaport. Additional locations include: Broad Street at Water Street Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Brooklyn Bridge on-off ramps Montgomery Street at Madison Street Murry Bergtraum Softball Field (ADA access via Pike Slip and Cherry Street) The city issued 100,000 free tickets for some areas. All other locations are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Also Read: 4th of July, US Independence Day 2025 Memes: Take a look at some of the best memes on social media to share Oscar-winning actor and Broadway star Ariana DeBose hosts the two-hour NBC special. She will also perform live during the fireworks. The artist lineup includes: Jonas Brothers Lenny Kravitz Keke Palmer Eric Church Ava Max Trisha Yearwood The musical score will be produced by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and James Poyser. It will run for 25 minutes and include never-seen-before effects like 'atomic rings,' 'crackling crown jellyfish,' and 'strobing lemon cascades.'This year's fireworks also honor the 400th anniversary of New York City. Macy's confirmed that the theme for 2025 reflects unity, resilience and community 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year in 2026. Plans for that event have not yet been shared. What time does the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show begin? NBC's show starts at 8 p.m. ET on July 4, and fireworks begin around 9:25 p.m., followed by an encore presentation at 10 p.m. How can I watch Macy's 4th of July Fireworks online? Viewers can stream it live on Peacock, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV using available free trials or subscriptions.
USA Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
July 4th fireworks on TV: Bigger NYC show to fire 80,000 shells around Brooklyn Bridge
Even TV events with built-in dramatic explosions get a bigger boom with a returning star. NBC's 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks viewing party on July 4 (8 ET/PT, and streaming live on Peacock) brings the holiday heat with the return of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as a stunning spectacle backdrop for the first time since 2019. The famed 142-year-old suspension bridge with the telltale Gothic columns will undergo a digital facelift for its pyrotechnical closeup of 80,000 shells, following a concert hosted by Ariana DeBose featuring the Jonas Brothers, Trisha Yearwood, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, Ava Max and Eric Church. 'The Brooklyn Bridge absolutely stars in the concert and in the fireworks shot off four barges and from various points," says executive producer Will Coss, adding the bridge and columns will be enhanced digitally by "bespoke" projection mapping, which "will bring these static columns to life for the first time." New Yorkers can view the fireworks from several vantage points in the city. But TV viewers get up close to the biggest televised Independence Day fireworks show. Here's what to know about Macy's 4th of July Fireworks. The fireworks are desert-tested, 'Oppenheimer'-style Coss calls the fireworks, a 25-minute "beautifully choreographed dance" to a musical score produced by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a live performance from DeBose. Gary Souza, the show's pyrotechnic designer for the last 40 years, says he has "literally shopped around the world" for this year's cutting-edge "three-dimensional" display, setting explosions as high as 1,000 feet in the air and firing horizontally from the 1,600-foot main bridge span over the East River. The bridge will be part of each fireworks burst, which will feature eight to 10 effects, many on the bridge itself. "There will be helixes, waves, and snakes that will progress and intertwine almost like a DNA molecule from bridge tower to tower," says Souza. Souza traveled to his ancestral country of Portugal to import a shimmering bridge waterfall display. The product arrived a day before Souza's June test of the show's key explosive elements in California's Mojave Desert, an annual event that resembles the "Oppenheimer" test for fireworks, where the full arsenal can be safely inspected. "They really over-delivered on this waterfall," Souza promises. "It's going to open up like a shimmering curtain in the bridge center all the way across the two towers for 60 seconds and will be one of those 'Oh My Gosh.' moments." 2025 show has more fireworks, fewer drones, still one helicopter Drones have soared into prominence in the world of fireworks displays, including previous Macy's July 4th celebrations. The 2023 event featured a 500-drone light show, and in 2024, hundreds of "pyro-drones" – equipped to mimic the visual effects of fireworks – took center stage in the spectacle on the Hudson River. However, the 2025 Macy's show is "taking a break" from show drones, says Coss, focusing the technological highlights on the bridge mapping. But drone cameras will get "up close and personal to the pyrotechnics," says Coss, supplementing dozens of cameras set in multiple locations to catch the fireworks, along with awed spectators. Still, the best TV camera shots still come from the overhead helicopter, where a high-definition onboard camera captures 'these beautiful, aerial-cinematic shots showing the city throughout the show's entirety," says Coss. Planning has been underway since last year's show. The final months included the desert test and a detailed digital rendering of the show, allowing producers to "pre-visualize" the most dramatic elements and prepare the cameras. One can't-miss show moment will feature eight unique fireworks shells individually shot off barges, including one of Souza's favorites: The Morning Glory. "It's called Morning Glory, but it looks like a jellyfish that bursts into popcorn with red tentacles," says Souza. "That's one you have to look for." The 'Golden Mile' sets up the grand finale The "Golden Mile" is a fireworks display shot from 38 positions over the East River with computer precision. That includes a 1,500-ft, gold-shimmering waterfall cascade spanning the bridge, setting up the grand finale of wall-to-wall fireworks. 'It's going to be a patriotic ending, visceral and heart-thumping with crackling reports at the end," says Souza. "We're planning on delivering a highly entertaining, patriotic show that celebrates America's birthday while over-delivering on the spectacle." Who is performing at the Macy's fireworks? The Macy's concert is hosted by Ariana DeBose featuring the Jonas Brothers, Trisha Yearwood, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, Ava Max and Eric Church. The fireworks' musical score was produced by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a live performance from DeBose. How to watch the Macy's fireworks and what time? The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show airs on NBC at 8 ET/PT (streaming live on Peacock) with the fireworks beginning at 9:25 ET/PT. There will be an hour-long NBC encore presentation at 10 ET/PT. Telemundo's telecast will air at 9 ET/PT.
USA Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Macy's July 4th fireworks show in NYC: Start time, how to watch and locations revealed
The final preparations are underway for the 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special for a night of dazzling pyrotechnics across New York City's skyline, with a star-studded lineup of live performances by country artists, rockers, a Broadway star and guest appearances. Airing on NBC starting at 8 p.m. ET, Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will host the fireworks celebration, with performances by the Jonas Brothers, Ava Max, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, Eric Church and Trisha Yearwood. Billed as a 'one-of-a-kind' show that can be seen in the city at designated areas only, the fireworks will be set to a 25-minute musical score produced by The Roots' Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and James Poyser. Here's what you need to know: how to watch and what time the fireworks begin. What time does Macy's July 4th fireworks show start? The two-hour Macy's 4th of July Fireworks event will be broadcast and streamed live on July 4 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Find your local NBC channel to watch the two-hour live broadcast, which will also simulcast live on Peacock, NBC's streaming service. An encore presentation of the special will air at 10 p.m. on NBC. Telemundo is also airing a telecast of the celebrations from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (You can find your local Telemundo channel here). What type of fireworks will be on display? According to Macy's, more than 80,000 shells in 30 colors and special effects will be shot into NYC's night sky. Fireworks to include crackling crown jellyfish, atomic rings, yellow & green sunbursts, strobing lemon cascades and comet fans. Where are the Macy's fireworks this year? The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks returns to the East River for 2025 after the show was held on the Hudson River in 2024. The nation's largest July 4th fireworks show, according to Macy's, will fire from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River in the Seaport District, between Pier 17 and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Other viewing areas include: For safety reasons, several items are not permitted while viewing Macy's fireworks. This includes: alcohol, backpacks, blankets, cigarettes, drones, duffle bags, e-cigarettes, large bags, large coolers, large packages, lawn chairs, motorized scooters, umbrellas, and weapons.
Mint
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
US Independence Day 2025: How to watch Macy's fireworks in New York? Start time, best viewing spots and other details
The 49th edition of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks for US Independence Day is set to illuminate New York City's skyline on Friday (July 4), with a spectacle launched from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges on the East River. This year's display will feature more than 80,000 shells erupting in 30 different colors and dozens of dazzling effects, including crackling crown jellyfish, atomic rings, and comet fans, reaching heights of up to 1,000 feet. The show will also incorporate state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge itself. Free public viewing & security measures Spectators can enjoy the fireworks from any area with an unobstructed view of the lower East River. Prime public viewing zones will be set up along elevated portions of the FDR Drive, with access points at: Montgomery Street at Madison Street Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place Broad Street at Water Street ADA-accessible viewing will be available at the Murry Bergtraum Softball Field. For security reasons, alcohol, backpacks, lawn chairs, large bags, coolers, umbrellas, drones, cigarettes, and weapons are prohibited. All attendees are subject to NYPD screening. The televised broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and stream live on Peacock, with the fireworks expected to ignite around 9:45 p.m. and last for approximately 30 minutes. The evening will include performances by Lenny Kravitz, the Jonas Brothers, Keke Palmer, Trisha Yearwood, Ava Max, and Eric Church, with Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose serving as host.
