Overview

• The 49th annual show will fire from four barges on the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge.
• The pyrotechnics launch at around 9:25 p.m. on July 4 following live pre-show performances.
• Programming honors New York City’s 400th anniversary alongside its Independence Day celebration.
• Organizers will offer public viewing across the Lower East River and unveil specific access points and a free-ticket lottery in the coming weeks.
• Produced by Macy’s Studios, the display will feature thousands of shells and synchronized effects set to a musical score and broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.