US Independence Day, also popularly known as the Fourth of July, is here! One of the key highlights of Fourth of July 2024 is the Macy’s Fourth of July 2024 fireworks. This year, it will be the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July celebration which will be held on Thursday, July 4. Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks is an annual pyrotechnics display presented by Macy’s, which takes place in New York City. Fireworks have become an integral part of the celebrations, symbolising the joy, freedom, and patriotic spirit of the Americans. With the US Independence Day 2024, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks are back, promising for a dazzling show. This year’s fireworks show is expected to feature new colours and shapes. So, where can you watch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks online? In this article, we bring you all the details. From Fourth of July fireworks date and time to Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks 2024 live streaming, everything you should know about the iconic firework display to celebrate and enjoy the live telecast of 4th of July 2024 celebrations in New York.

The tradition of using fireworks on the Fourth of July dates back to the first anniversary in 1777 when Philadelphia celebrated with fireworks and bonfires marking this iconic event. July 4  marks the Declaration of Independence for the US, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the USA. The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4. Fourth of July 2024 Date, History and Significance: Everything You Should Know About the US Independence Day Celebration. 

On this day, cities and towns across the US organise large-scale fireworks shows, the famous displays include those in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Boston. On this day many places hold parades featuring floats, marching bands, and reenactments of the historical event. In this article, let’s know how and where to watch the 4th July Fireworks live!

Macy’s 4th July Fireworks: Where to watch

NBC & Peacock are the respective TV broadcast & streaming destinations for Macy’s 4th of July. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks can be seen live on NYC live from the Hudson River on Thursday, July 4 at 8:00 PM ET (5:30 AM IST, July 5) on NBC & Peacock. Whether you are at home or on the go, catch the dazzling display, guest appearance, live performance & incredible moments of the spectacular fireworks. To watch the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 2024 live streaming, click here. 

Macy’s 4th July Fireworks: Official viewing points

Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display will be launched from barges along the Hudson River from approximately W. 14th St. to W. 34th St. in Manhattan. It must be noted that the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show is a free public event and hence, tickets are not for sale.

Fireworks on the 4th of July are more than just a spectacle! Macy’s officially began the tradition known today as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in 1976, partnering with the Walt Disney Company. The performers are selected by NBC producers who invite internationally known chart-topping stars.

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