The first-ever Macy’s fireworks show lit up New York skies in 1958, but not on July Fourth. The “pyrotechnic extravaganza” took place over the Hudson River on July 1 as a celebration of the department store’s 100th anniversary. About a million people showed up to watch. That early antecedent was replaced by the show we know today in 1976. Macy’s partnered with the Walt Disney Company to celebrate the nation’s Bicentennial with a fireworks display that became an annual tradition. Since 1977 (save for the 1986, when the pyrotechnics were held as part of the weekend-long rededication of the Statue of Liberty. Those fireworks were broadcast on ABC as part of the coverage) the Macy’s Department Store, whose home base and main store are based in Manhattan has hosted the annual pyrotechnic celebration of America’s birthday with a half-hour show from barges on either the East River or the Hudson River.
The 37th annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" is the nation's largest patriotic pyrotechnic display with over 40,000 fireworks igniting the sky over the Hudson River. This year's show will also feature a first-ever, one-of-a-kind collaboration with global superstar Usher.
It wouldn't be the Fourth of July in New York City without the annual Macy's fireworks show, which made its debut in 1976 to commemorate the nation's bicentennial. The iconic display will return to the East River this year; fireworks will be set off from the Brooklyn Bridge and from barges in the water below. The best viewing spots will be from Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and along the east side of Lower Manhattan.
Willie Geist and Tamron Hall emcee coverage of Manhattan's 39th annual fireworks display. Slated performers include Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Flo Rida and Meghan Trainor.
Grammy and Tony-Award winner, Jennifer Holliday is scheduled to perform at Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration. The legendary singer will perform a rendition of “America the Beautiful” during the finale of the show with the United States Air Force Band and the USAF Singing Sergeants. Other artists performing at the event include Kenny Chesney, Meghen Trainor and 5 Seconds of Summer.
Jennifer Lopez, Sheryl Crow, Charlie Puth, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Hailee Steinfeld perform; American Ninja Warrior‘s Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman and Kristine Leahy host.
Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton performed at the show along with Keith Urban and Ricky Martin. American Authors also made an appearance to perform their hit 2014 single, "Believer."
The event will be set to a score of American classics, like "America the Beautiful" and "Stars & Stripes Forever." It will also feature fireworks choreography to John Williams' beloved title compositions from Star Wars, Superman, E.T., Max Steiner's "Casablanca Suite," and Alfred Newman's "20th Century Fox Fanfare." Amid the elaborate show, Macy's will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz with a performance of "Over the Rainbow" by none other than Jennifer Hudson.
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will feature several performances from several big name celebrity singers including John Legend, The Black Eye Peas, Tim McGraw and Alicia Keys, among others.
NBC’s 45th annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular” tops off Independence Day with its world-renowned fireworks display and a cracking lineup of musical mega-stars. Chart-toppers Black Pumas, Coldplay, OneRepublic, Reba McEntire and more will light up the stage in advance of Macy’s iconic fireworks display on the canvas of New York City’s summer skyline.
Celebrating America's birthday in New York with musical performances from chart-topping superstars and a live fireworks display; performers include 5 Seconds of Summer, Brett Eldredge, Joaquina Kalukango, Carly Pearce, Pitbull with Filmore and more.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks will kick off with some amazing new effects this year. The show will have 30 different colors and shapes in the fireworks. There will be 2,400 shells and effects per minute with a total of 60,000 shells firing off from barges spanning a mile across the East River. Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, Ja Rule, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip & The Roots are all set to take the stage before the iconic fireworks display at the New York City event, hosted by Rutledge Wood and Zuri Hall.