History-making Tony winner Alex Newell will perform on Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock July 4 from 8-10 PM ET with an encore presentation on NBC at 10 PM ET; check local listings.
The 48th annual celebration will be hosted by Grammy nominee Mickey Guyton and Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall.
Produced by Grammy winner and Tony nominee Jason Howland (The Great Gatsby), the evening will feature Newell, Amber Mark, Brandy Clark, and Mickey Guyton, each reimagining iconic American tunes across a variety of genres and decades.
The evening will also feature the talents of Bell Biv DeVoe, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, Luis Fonsi, Tanner Adell, and The War and Treaty.
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Viewers can also expect to enjoy Macy’s fireworks display against the New York City backdrop. This year’s design will feature more than 60,000 shells and showcase more than 30 colors, reaching heights of 1,000 feet to the water’s edge.
“Year after year, this telecast never fails to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline with a fireworks display that’s unmatched,” stated Jen Neal, executive vice president of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment. “It’s this type of live programming event that brings us together as a nation, highlighting the distinctiveness of both our NBC and Peacock brands.”
Presented in association with Macy’s, the telecast is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay as executive producers.