NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Joey Fatone (C) and Izabel Araujo (L attend 50th Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's, Inc.)
On Saturday, July 4, the 50th Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® illuminated New York City’s iconic skyline with the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration. A spectacular celebration 50 years in the making, Macy’s marked the nation’s milestone 250th birthday with brilliant bursts reaching 1,000 feet into the sky and over 85,000 dazzling special effects to create a magical kaleidoscope of color blanketing the Brooklyn Bridge, Hudson River and East River.
For half a century, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks have brought people together for one unforgettable summer tradition. From first-time visitors to lifelong fans, millions have gathered beneath the New York City skyline to celebrate, connect and create memories that last a lifetime.
Hosted by Terry Crews with unforgettable performances by Alexia Jayy, Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Bebe Rexha, Salt-N-Pepa, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.
With VIP guests joining the celebration from the best vantage point in the city including: Erika Alexander, Skylar Astin, Jacob Batalon, Shoshana Bean, Taylen Biggs, Benson Boone, Rachel Dratch, Dylan Dreyer, Luke Evans, Joey Fatone, Heidi Gardner, Harvey Guillén, Asher Grodman, Joshua Henry, Stephanie Hsu, Donna Kelce, S. Epatha Merkerson, Chrissy Metz, Kumail Nanjiani & Emily V. Gordon, Alex Newell, Peppermint, Josh Andrés Rivera, Jodie Turner-Smith, Taika Waititi, Kerry Washington, Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks and more.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Erika Alexander attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Taika Waititi attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani (R) attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Alex Newell attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Asher Grodman attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Rachel Dratch attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Chrissy Metz attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Skylar Astin attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Joey Fatone attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Harvey Guillen attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: S. Epatha Merkerson attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Tony Spring, Chairman & CEO, Macy’s (R) attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Melanie Nyema attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Luke Evans attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Shoshana Bean attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Kumail Nanjiani attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Stephanie Hsu attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Peppermint attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Joshua Henry attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Donna Kelce attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Heidi Gardner attends 50th Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks at Pier 17 on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.)
