The annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special is set to kick off Independence Day with a bang. The two-hour special is set to premiere on NBC Friday, July 4 beginning at 8/7c.

Those hoping to catch a stellar fireworks show from inside the comfort of home this year can stream the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special through Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Peacock (plans start at $7.99 a month).

What we know about the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show

According to an NBC press release, the 49th annual event is hosted by Academy Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Ariana DeBose and includes eye-catching fireworks, can’t-miss musical performances and special guest appearances.

Confirmed performances by the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood will kick off the event ahead of the illuminating fireworks display.

The press release also stated that more than 80,000 shells will be fired, showcasing 30 vibrant colors and breathtaking effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge.

How to watch the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special

Those interested in tuning into this year’s awe-inspiring display can stream the premiere live on Fubo, DirecTV and Peacock.

Both Fubo and DirecTV offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy while those who choose to go the Peacock route can start streaming through the platform for just $7.99 a month.

What is Fubo and DirecTV?

Fubo and DirecTV are two of the top streaming services steadily replacing traditional cable services. Both offer free trials to new subscribers, a plethora of popular live TV channels, on-demand streaming options and helpful features such as unlimited DVR storage.

Fubo considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but with over 100 live TV channels available through its base package at just $84.99 after its free trial, it offers much more to its subscribers.

Popular TV channels available through Fubo include ABC, FOX, BET, MTV, CNBC, MSNBC, USA and much more.

DirecTV mirrors Fubo by offering many of the same live TV channels and useful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNN, BET and much more.

Two other DirecTV packages are the Choice package (original price $114.99) and the Ultimate package (original price $129.99), both of which are part of an ongoing promotion that offers new subscribers $10 off the original price for the first three months of their subscription.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages can check them out here.

What is Peacock?

Peacock is one of the most popular alternatives to traditional cable. Users can stream hit movies and TV shows or explore a plethora of Peacock Originals.

Peacock currently offers two plans to choose from including their premium plan for $7.99 a month ($79.99 annually) and their premium plus plan for $13.99 a month ($139.99 annually).

The premium plan is the most popular package offering subscribers access to live sporting events, new and hit TV shows and movies, Peacock Originals and more.

Peacock’s premium plus plan comes with everything included in the premium plan along with the ability to download and watch select titles offline and the chance to stream your local NBC channels live at any time. Also, with the premium plus plan users can stream content without ad interruptions.