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. They love to sit down and watch the Macy's Fourth of July Spectacular, something that's always a delight whether you see it live in-person or at home.
Back for its 49th year, Macy's is teaming up with NBC to bring all the fun to the national summer party. With Ava Max, Eric Church, the Jonas Brothers, Keke Palmer, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha Yearwood set to participate in the special, they'll be sure to make the crowd go wild. Couple that with Oscar winner Ariana DeBose hosting the festivities, and it's sure to be a night people will remember.
No matter where you're spending the Fourth of July this year, you may be wondering where you can watch the fireworks show without leaving your home. Luckily, we have all the answers on how to watch and stream the 2025 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special on TV and online.
How to watch the Macy's 4th of July fireworks with cable:
The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks will begin airing on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. And for those who happen to miss it the first-go round, there will be an encore airing at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
As for when the fireworks display will begin, that'll likely be around 9:25 p.m. ET until 10 p.m. But you can watch the entire program in real-time on NBC's website or on the NBC app if you're on the go. Just make sure to have your TV login info ready in case you need to sign in from wherever you are.
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 event, the program will also stream live on Peacock. Subscription plans for the site begin at $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.
There are also other ways you can watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks online. Streaming sites like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV or Sling will also livestream the program online — just make sure you have accounts set up first so you don't miss a moment of the event.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
