The fireworks spectacular will return again to NBC<\/a> in a two-hour broadcast hosted by Oscar winner and Broadway star Ariana DeBose, who will also perform during the display. <\/p>\n Per a release<\/a> from the City of New York, the massive display will be deployed from four East River barges in addition to the Brooklyn Bridge, with viewing opportunities all over the city, and in addition to celebrating Independence Day, the display will celebrate the 400th anniversary of New York City.<\/p>\n NBC noted<\/a> that the display will feature \u201c80,000 shells, 30 vibrant colors and awe-inspiring effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge.\u201d<\/p>\n What time are the \u2018Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u2019 on tonight?<\/p>\n The \u201cMacy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u201d special begins at 8 p.m. ET tonight, July 4. The fireworks display portion of the two-hour special will likely take place in the 9 p.m. hour. <\/p>\n How to watch the \u2018Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u2019 for free:<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have cable, you\u2019ll need a live TV streaming service<\/a> to stream the Fourth of July fireworks for free. One option we love is DIRECTV<\/a>, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99\/month, with plenty of subscription options that include NBC.<\/p>\n You can also take advantage of free trials of fuboTV<\/a> (seven days) and Hulu + Live TV<\/a> (three days), or subscribe to Peacock<\/a> to tune in.<\/p>\n \u2018Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u2019 performers:<\/p>\n As noted above, DeBose will emcee the evening, which will feature additional performances from Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood, in addition to the fireworks display scored by Questlove and James Poyser.<\/p>\n \u2018Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks\u2019 map:<\/p>\n See below for a map detailing viewing points and locations of the fireworks barges inside of the East River.<\/p>\n Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This article was written by Angela Tricarico<\/a>, Commerce Writer\/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping<\/a> and New York Post\u2019s streaming property, Decider<\/a>. Angela<\/a> keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly<\/a> deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices<\/a>, but she\u2019s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. 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Fireworks will be deployed from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges in the East River. Macy’s<\/p>\n