With summer in full swing, it's time to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family. Between all the delicious 4th of July food and outdoor festivities, one tradition rings true for many Americans across the country: watching the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.
Back for its monumental 50th year, Macy's is once again teaming up with NBC to bring on the fun. America’s Got Talent host Terry Crews will emcee the festivities, and guests such as Noah Kahan, Post Malone, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey, and Blake Shelton will also participate.
No matter where you're spending July 4, you may be wondering how you can watch the fireworks at home. Luckily, we have all the answers on how to watch and stream the 2026 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special.
How to watch the Macy's 4th of July fireworks with cable
The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks broadcast will begin on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The fireworks themselves will run from around 9:25 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. An encore will air at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
You can watch the entire program in real time on NBC's website or in the NBC app. Just make sure your TV login info is ready.
How to stream the Macy's 4th of July fireworks online
If you don't have access to a TV to watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks, the program will also stream live on Peacock.
Fans can sign up for plans that begin at just $7.99 per month (or $79.99 per year). Once you're signed up, you can find the show on Peacock's website or on the Peacock app.
Streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and Sling will also stream the program live. Just keep in mind that you need to have accounts set up first.
