Broadway star, West Side Story Oscar winner, and two-time Tony Awards host Ariana DeBose hosts the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, broadcasting live on NBC July 4 at 8-10 PM ET (check local listings).

The evening, featuring fireworks, musical performances, and appearances by special guests, will also be simulcast live on Peacock. Telemundo’s telecast will air from 9-10 PM. An hour-long encore presentation of the show will also air at 10 PM on NBC.

Performers include the Jonas Brothers (Nick Jonas was recently on Broadway in the Main Stem debut of The Last Five Years), Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

The 49th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, with 30 vibrant colors and dazzling effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge. This year's pyrotechnics is set to a score produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a performance from DeBose.

The telecast will also celebrate the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, as well as the NBA’s return to NBC this fall.

“Year after year, this telecast continues to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline—this time with a stunning fireworks display near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment, in an earlier statement. “It’s the kind of unforgettable national live event that brings us together as a country while showcasing the power and uniqueness of both our NBC and Peacock brands.”

The telecast is presented in association with Macy’s. It’s produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay as executive producers. 

Visit Macys.com/Fireworks. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.