Macy’s July 4 Fireworks 2026 Show To Ignite Over Hudson River and East River: What to Know

By Gus Saltonstall

The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will take place over both sides of Manhattan on Saturday in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The 50th rendition of the July 4th show will kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturday from barges on both the Hudson River and the East River. The fireworks spectacle itself is expected to begin at 9:25 p.m. A total of 85,000 shells in 30 colors will be launched from the barges, along with a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.

“We are proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary with a once in a generation experience filled with emotional storytelling and signature spectacle to connect millions of people nationwide,” said Sharon Otterman, chief marketing officer for Macy’s, in a statement.

The firework barges are all located in Lower Manhattan, but it does mean Upper West Siders can get a view of the show from Riverside Park.

Here are the access points for the Hudson River fireworks, according to Macy’s.

1. 2nd Street & Hudson Street
2. Hudson Street & Harborside Place 
3. Christopher Columbus Drive & Hudson Street
4. York Street & Hudson Street
5. Grand Street & Hudson Street
6. ADA accessible viewing is available at 70 Hudson Street at the Hudson River Walkway
7. Washington Street & Dudley Street (Paulus Hook section)
8. Essex Street & Hudson Street
9. Colgate Clock

If you’d rather watch the show from home, it will air on NBC and Peacock from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

Here are the music stars slated to perform as part of the Macy’s 4th of July show.

• Terry Crews (Host)
• Alexia Jayy
• Noah Kahan
• Post Malone
• Bebe Rexha
• Salt-N-Pepa
• Shaboozey
• Blake Shelton

You can find out more about Macy’s July 4 show — HERE.

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