How to watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, where to stream

How to watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, where to stream

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will broadcast live on NBC from New York City Tuesday, July 4 at 8/7c.

The annual Independence Day celebration hosted by NBC will combine both musical performances and live fireworks. This year’s performers will include 5 Seconds of Summer, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, Pitbull and more.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart, Kaila Mullady, Dizzy Senze and Anthony Veneziale from the cast of “Freestyle Love Supreme” will also appear for a special performance.

According to NBC, this year’s event will launch more than 48,000 shells and effects from five barges positioned between 23rd Street and 42nd Street on the East River with prime viewing from three boroughs in New York City.

Where can I watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular without cable?

Those who aren’t able to see this year’s fireworks in person and have already ditched basic cable can still live stream the NBC 4th of July special with Peacock, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, all of which offer a free trial for new subscribers.

If you’re unsure which one to go with, we can break it down.

Peacock is specifically the streaming service for all things NBC. While not a live streaming service, Peacock allows user to live steam certain shows and specials, such as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.

Peacock offers a limited ad plan for $4.99 month or $9.99 a month without ads. However, to live stream Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular you’ll need to sign up for Peacock’s premium plus package.

Meanwhile, both FuboTV and DirecTV Stream are meant for those looking for an alternative to a regular cable subscription.

FuboTV considers itself a sports-focused streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live channels for $74.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.

FuboTV also comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.

DirecTV Stream is similar to FuboTV in that it offers many of the same channels and features. At $64.99 a month, its base package comes with a little over 75 live channels.

Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.