{"id":220,"date":"2026-07-05T15:11:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=220"},"modified":"2026-07-05T15:11:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:11:32","slug":"how-to-watch-the-macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-2026-for-free-streaming-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=220","title":{"rendered":"How to watch the Macy&#8217;s Fourth of July fireworks 2026 for free: Streaming, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\tPage Six may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>America <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/01\/lifestyle\/nycs-hottest-america-250-celebrations\/\">is turning 250<\/a> \u2014 and Macy\u2019s is going all out to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>NYC\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/30\/us-news\/macys-july-4-fireworks-will-shoot-off-from-both-hudson-east-rivers-for-americas-250th-anniversary\/\">Fourth of July fireworks show<\/a> will feature\u00a0over 85,000 fireworks this year, viewable along both the Hudson and East Rivers \u2014 plus a laser light show from the Brooklyn Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not planning to catch the pyrotechnic spectacular in-person, read on for everything you need to know to stream it from home \u2014\u00a0for free, at that. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time are the 2026 Macy\u2019s Fourth of July fireworks?<\/h2>\n<p>The Macy\u2019s Fourth of July special airs on NBC on July 4, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to stream the Macy\u2019s Fourth of July fireworks for free<\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have cable, you\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/article\/best-live-tv-streaming-services\/\">live TV streaming service<\/a> to catch the show. <\/p>\n<p><a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F07%2F04%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-the-macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-2026-for-free-streaming-more%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dpbolvw.net%2Fclick-100223666-17176796%3Fsid%3Dfireworks&amp;author=Hannah%20Southwick&amp;articleID=9030613&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=july%204%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-show&amp;contentsection=entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIRECTV<\/a> is our top pick for watching for free \u2014 its <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F07%2F04%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-the-macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-2026-for-free-streaming-more%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dpbolvw.net%2Fclick-100223666-17176796%3Fsid%3Dfireworks&amp;author=Hannah%20Southwick&amp;articleID=9030613&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=july%204%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-show&amp;contentsection=entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">five-day free trial<\/a> includes NBC. When the trial is over, you\u2019ll pay as low as $44.99\/month and get access to over 90 live channels.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, this year\u2019s fireworks show will also be streaming in real-time on Peacock. And if you <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"pagesix-20\" data-aps-asin=\"\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.pagesixlink.com?btn_ref=org-282f0dd399864b44&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.pagesixlink.com?btn_ref=org-282f0dd399864b44&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Fchannel%2Fb3f37c55-59d4-46fc-872a-cbcc430b45b4%2Fref%3Datv_sr_fle_c_sr046002_HS3044dd_1_1%3Ftag%3Dpagesix-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F07%2F04%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-the-macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-2026-for-free-streaming-more%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">sign up through Prime Video<\/a>, you can get a seven-day free trial.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is performing before the Macy\u2019s Fourth of July fireworks? <\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the stars and stripes, the Fourth of July bonanza will also feature several stars of the Hollywood kind. 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Non-ticketed public viewing areas for the East River show will also be open along the FDR Drive, with Macy\u2019s to <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F07%2F04%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-the-macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-2026-for-free-streaming-more%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdoqocy.com%2Fclick-100223666-15590330%3Fsid%3DPageSix-Content-Textlink%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.macys.com%2Fs%2Ffireworks%2Fwhere-to-watch%2F&amp;author=Hannah%20Southwick&amp;articleID=9030613&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=july%204%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-show&amp;contentsection=entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">release details on its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The annual bonanza takes a 75-person crew up to 12 days to prepare, and this year\u2019s is set to be one of the most expansive yet; it\u2019s rare for the show to take place on both the Hudson <em>and<\/em> East River at the same time. 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