The Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show is back with a bang this year, featuring a star-studded lineup of performances to take place as the sky lights up.
The 49th annual event returns this year with a 25-minute showcase, kicking off at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4. According to the official website, this year’s display will boast 80,000 firework shells and 11 never-before-seen pyrotechnic effects, including a“crackling crown jellyfish,” “atomic rings,” “yellow and green sunbursts,” “strobing lemon cascades” and “comet fans.”
Thankfully, with the help of the internet, you don’t have to be based in the city to enjoy the shows. And even if you are, you can avoid the hectic crowds by streaming the entire show from your laptop or TV.
As always, NBC will be airing the “Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular,” hosted by Ariana DeBose. The high-wattage event will feature performances by the Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, Eric Church and Ava Max. The two-hour festivities will broadcast live on NBC starting at 8 p.m. ET, with an encore presentation airing again at 10 p.m.
But if you don’t have cable, you can access the NBC show on a variety of streamers. Here are the best places to watch Macy’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show, from NBC’s streaming service Peacock to DirecTV Stream.
Peacock’s premium plan will be the most affordable way to access the shows right when they happen. At $5.99 a month, NBC’s streaming service offers live sports and events, exclusive Peacock original series, next-day access to popular NBC hits, in addition to thousands of movies and TV shows.
DirecTV Stream’s Entertainment Package boasts more than 75 channels, including NBC in order to catch the Macy’s Fireworks Show both live and on-demand. Plus, you can start off by signing up for their 5-Day free trial before committing to the monthly investment.
FuboTV is the most comprehensive option for streaming live TV, providing access to every major cable channel including NBC, ABC, Fox and Bravo, among hundreds more. Their starter package, at $64.99 a month, includes 121 channels, a Cloud DVR with 250 hours of space and a family share option that allows you to access Fubo on three screens at once.
Access NBC, in addition to 30 more channels, for just $35 a month through Sling Blue. Their basic package is a deal, considering that it gives you access to top cable channels, more than 80,000 shows and movies on-demand and 50 hours of free DVR storage. Plus, it’s only $10 for the first month if you just want it for the fireworks or any other live event going on in July.
If you already have Hulu, it only costs an additional $5.99 a month to add on their Live TV option. You’ll have access to more than 75 top channels, in addition to Hulu Original and exclusive series, you can record Live TV with up to 50 hours of storage and can stream on multiple devices at home or on the go.