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Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks return in 2026 with live TV and Peacock streaming, plus star-studded pre-show
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Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks return in 2026 with live TV and Peacock streaming, plus star-studded pre-show

The Macy’s Independence Day celebration on July 4 includes more than 85,000 fireworks across both New York’s East and Hudson rivers, with a prime-time broadcast on NBC and a Peacock stream.

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Macy’s 2026 Fourth of July fireworks and pre-show are set for Saturday, July 4, with coverage that can be watched at home for free options via NBC broadcast programming and streaming access, according to reporting on the event’s viewing details. The annual show, timed for America’s 250th birthday, is designed to be seen from multiple locations around Manhattan and Brooklyn and is scheduled to air in prime time on NBC from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern, with additional real-time streaming on Peacock reported for viewers who cannot make it to the waterfront.

For in-person viewing, the fireworks are staged on both the East River and the Hudson River this year, CBS News reported. The show is described as involving more than 85,000 fireworks presented in 30 different colors, and Macy’s said the celebration will take place across the two rivers after prior years alternated locations. NBC and Peacock coverage are aimed at audiences who want the broadcast experience while also accommodating viewers limited by outdoor access rules.

The pre-fireworks entertainment broadcast is reported to include a host and multiple performers. Page Six reported that Terry Crews will host the pre-fireworks broadcast, which will feature performances from Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Salt-N-Pepa, Shaboozey and Bebe Rexha. In addition to performances tied to the broadcast, the fireworks show includes a laser light component from the Brooklyn Bridge described in the same reporting.

Viewers looking to watch without a traditional cable subscription were directed toward live-TV streaming trials and Peacock access in the reported viewing guide. Page Six stated that if viewers do not have cable, they would need a live TV streaming service to watch the NBC special, citing DIRECTV’s five-day free trial as one option, and it also reported the fireworks show will be streaming in real time on Peacock.

For those planning to watch from the waterfront, reporting indicates that ticketing controls apply to certain areas and that the city has previously used lotteries for prime viewing space. Page Six reported that a lottery giving away 100,000 free tickets for East River viewing areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Manhattan’s Seaport was held by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and that the lottery is now closed. It also reported that non-ticketed public viewing areas for the East River show will be open along the FDR Drive, with Macy’s expected to provide further details on its website.

CBS News reported that NYC’s lottery covered prime viewing locations in Brooklyn Bridge Park and the South Street Seaport in Manhattan, and it described an approximate start time for the fireworks around 9:25 p.m., with the show typically running for about a half hour and ending just before 10 p.m. The report also noted that if lightning or other severe conditions occur, the start could be delayed, reflecting standard safety contingency planning for large-scale outdoor pyrotechnics.

Across the event planning, the logistics behind the spectacle are framed as extensive, with preparation described as taking up to 12 days and involving a crew of 75 people. Page Six reported that the dual-river staging is rare and that this year’s format is intended to expand the scope of the show. With broadcast and streaming options in place, organizers are aiming to reach families and communities who prefer to watch from home while still supporting regulated public viewing areas for those who attend in person.

Why It Matters

  • The combination of NBC prime-time coverage and Peacock streaming broadens access for families and viewers who cannot attend waterfront viewing areas.
  • Dual-river staging increases the need for clear public guidance, ticketing boundaries, and safety contingency planning due to crowd concentration.
  • High-volume pyrotechnics, including more than 85,000 fireworks, underscores the importance of event logistics and weather-related delay protocols.
  • The event’s broadcast programming with multiple major music performers highlights the role of national media distribution for large-scale public celebrations.
  • Ticket lotteries for premium viewing space show how local governments manage crowd control and property-adjacent public safety around major holidays.

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Key Facts

  • Macy’s 2026 Fourth of July fireworks special is reported to air on NBC from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern on July 4.
  • Page Six reported the fireworks will also stream in real time on Peacock.
  • CBS News reported the 2026 show involves more than 85,000 fireworks in 30 colors.
  • CBS News reported the show will take place on both the East River and the Hudson River this year.
  • Page Six reported Terry Crews will host the pre-fireworks broadcast, with performances from Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Salt-N-Pepa, Shaboozey and Bebe Rexha.
  • Page Six reported a lottery giving away 100,000 free tickets for East River viewing areas in Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Manhattan Seaport is now closed.
  • CBS News reported an approximate fireworks start time around 9:25 p.m. and that delays are possible in severe weather conditions.
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