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 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 online.The 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 after.For 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.
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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.
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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 spirit.Macy's 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.
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