{"id":2026960,"date":"2026-07-04T15:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T12:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026960"},"modified":"2026-07-04T15:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T12:32:07","slug":"heres-how-to-watch-the-2026-macys-4th-of-july-fireworks-live-online-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026960","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How to Watch the 2026 \u2018Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u2019 Live Online for Free"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tFor the United States\u2019 250th anniversary, Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em>, which is hosted by Terry Crews, features live music performances from Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Shaboozey and others, as well as an epic fireworks display and laser light show along the East River and Brooklyn Bridge in New York City (and Hudson River in New Jersey).<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe 50th annual Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em> airs on Saturday (July 4) at 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT, while the TV special broadcasts on NBC and streams on Peacock.<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe fireworks display starts around 9:25 p.m. ET\/6:25 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tWho\u2019s Performing During 2026 \u2018Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u2019?\t<\/h2>\n

\n\tThere\u2019s a number of performances by famous recording artists throughout Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em>, such as Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Shaboozey, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Blake Shelton and others. Check out a list of performers during the TV special here.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tHow to Watch 2026 \u2018Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u2019 Online for Free\t<\/h2>\n

\n\tIn order to watch Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em>, you\u2019ll need to have access to NBC. There are a few ways to watch online for free, including getting a subscription to DirecTV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV.<\/p>\n

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\n\tA subscription to DirecTV\u2019s \u201cEntertainment\u201d package \u2014\u00a0which comes with NBC for Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em> \u2014 gets you access to live TV with local and cable channels, which goes for $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. You can watch local networks such as CBS, ABC and FOX, while you can watch many other cable networks.<\/p>\n

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\n\tWith prices starting at $63.99 per month for the first month of service ($88.99 per month afterward), Fubo\u2019s \u201cPro\u201d plan is a cable alternative streaming service that offers the Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em> broadcasts on NBC. The plan features more than 200 other channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, Bravo and others. Fubo comes with a five-day free trial too, so you can try out the service before you commit month-to-month.<\/p>\n

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\n\tAlongside Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em>, you\u2019ll have access to the entire Peacock library, including Wicked: For Good<\/em>, Yellowstone<\/em>, Five Nights At Freddy\u2019s 2<\/em>, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills<\/em>, Poker Face<\/em>, Saturday Night Live<\/em> and others.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe streaming service also offers a number of music documentaries and specials, such as Toby Keith: An American Icon<\/em>, Bowie: The Man Who Changed The World<\/em>, Bob Dylan: The Folk Years<\/em>, Stevie Nicks: Through The Looking Glass<\/em>, Katy Perry: Main Square<\/em>, Welcome To The A: 50 Years of Hip-Hop in Atlanta<\/em> and more.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 2026 Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks<\/em> is available to stream on DirecTV and Peacock on Saturday (July 4), starting at 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n

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