NBC’s “Macyโs 4th of July Fireworks” for 2025 is going to be a star-studded show.
The event will be hosted by Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and feature performances by big names like the Jonas Brothers and Keke Palmer, among others.
The fireworks display will be set to a musical score produced by Ahmir โQuestloveโ Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a live performance from DeBose.
This year’s fireworks event is expected to run for 25 minutes and will โcelebrate themes of community, resiliency and shared connection,โ per a press release.
The show’s telecast will celebrate the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games and the NBA’s return to NBC this fall.
โYear after year, this telecast continues to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline โ this time with a stunning fireworks display near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge,โ said Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials, NBCU Entertainment, in the release.
Read on to learn more about the 49th annual โMacyโs 4th of July Fireworksโ special.
Who will perform during the 2025 โMacyโs 4th of July Fireworksโ special?
The Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood will dazzle on the stage this year before the fireworks display is set to go off.
Who will host the 2025 โMacyโs 4th of July Fireworksโ special?
“West Side Story” star Ariana DeBose will be hosting the event.
How to watch the 2025 โMacyโs 4th of July Fireworksโ special
Those tuning in at home can watch the show live on NBC and Peacock from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET on Friday, July 4. The telecast will also air on Telemundo from 9 p.m to 10 p.m. ET.
Then, an hour-long encore presentation of the event is set to air at 10 p.m. on NBC.
