NBC and Macy's will light up the sky with America's largest Independence Day celebration for the 50th "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" special.
The star-studded event will feature performances by Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.
The celebration will include more than 85,000 shells in 30 vibrant colors - paired with a laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge - to deliver breathtaking, awe-inspiring effects.
Two-Hour live event airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will simulcast live on Peacock.
Al Rojo Vivo's Jessica Carrillo and En Casa con Telemundo's Carlos Adyan will host "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks," airing from 8 p.m. ET/PT on Telemundo.
Produced by Grammy Award-winning composer Jason Howland, the 27-minute score will feature a live performance by NBC's "The Voice" season 29 winner Alexia Jayy.
The iconic Fireworks will expand to both the lower East River in the Seaport District, the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, firing from six barges and providing miles of prime public viewing.
Additional show information, public viewing locations and live broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit macys.com/fireworks.
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