Broadway star, West Side Story Oscar winner, and two-time Tony Awards host Ariana DeBose hosted the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, which was broadcast live on NBC July 4.
The evening, featuring fireworks, musical performances, and more, was attended by Steve Buscemi, Darren Criss, Joey Fatone, Megan Hilty, Deuce McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Sherman, John Stamos, Patrick Wilson, Quinta Brunson, and more.
Performers included 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.
Check out photos from the starry evening below.
Keke Palmer
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
Lenny Kravitz and Ariana DeBose
Lenny Kravitz
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose
Lenny Kravitz
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose
Keke Palmer
Ava Max
Keke Palmer
The Jonas Brothers
Keke Palmer
Lenny Kravitz
Trisha Yearwood
Eric Church
Eric Church
Riley Burruss
Deuce McBride
Michelle Buteau
Mark Tallman
Steve Buscemi
Darren Criss
John Stamos
Joey Fatone and Izabel Araujo
Megan Hilty
Sarah Sherman and guest
Tony Spring and guest
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
David Ushery
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Nicole Scherzinger
Marion Cotillard
Letitia James
Tony Spring and guest
Patrick Wilson
The 49th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration also fired 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 was set to a score produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a performance from DeBose.
The telecast also celebrated 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 was presented in association with Macy’s. It was 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.
