NBC'S "MACY'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS" ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF MUSICAL ARTISTS

Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood Will Perform

Academy Award-Winning Actress Ariana DeBose to Host

Fireworks Display Returns to the Brooklyn Bridge and East River as the Nation's Largest Independence Day Celebration

Fireworks Musical Score produced by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and James Poyser with Live Vocal Performance by Ariana DeBose

Two-Hour Live Event Airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Will Simulcast Live on Peacock;

Telemundo Telecast Begins at 9 p.m.

NEW YORK - June 12, 2025 - NBC and Macy's light up the sky with America's largest and most iconic fireworks display at the 49th annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks." The star-studded event, hosted by Academy Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Ariana DeBose, will feature dazzling fireworks, musical performances and appearances by special guests, will air live Friday, July 4 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC and simulcast live on Peacock.

Telemundo's telecast will air from 9-10 p.m. An hourlong encore presentation of the show will air at 10 p.m. on NBC.

Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood will take the stage ahead of Macy's breathtaking fireworks display against the New York City backdrop. The 49th edition of the nation's largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, 30 vibrant colors and awe-inspiring effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge.

The eye-catching pyrotechnics will be set to a musical score produced by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a live performance from DeBose. Inspired by the enduring spirit of America, the 25-minute musical score will celebrate themes of community, resiliency and shared connection.

The 49th edition of the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" will fire from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River in the Seaport District, providing miles of prime public viewing.

The telecast will also celebrate the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, as well as the NBA's return to NBC this Fall.

"Year after year, this telecast continues to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline - this time with a stunning fireworks display near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge," said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment. "It's the kind of unforgettable national live event that brings us together as a country while showcasing the power and uniqueness of both our NBC and Peacock brands."

Last year, "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" live special on NBC and Peacock drew 7.6 million viewers across all platforms, making it the most-watched July 4 special since 2021.

The "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" telecast is in association with Macy's. It's produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay as executive producers. 

Additional show information, public viewing locations and live broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit macys.com/fireworks.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.

POWER OF NBCU LIVE PROGRAMMING

Whether it's entertainment, news or sports, NBCUniversal remains the leader in live event programming. In 2024, NBC's broadcast 89 hours of world-class live entertainment programming and experiences. Including sports, NBC broadcasted 880 hours of live programming last year.

· No other media company will have the premium entertainment content that NBCUniversal will have this year and next.

o Nearly 40% of 2025-26 big event viewership in the United States will be on NBCUniversal, thanks to events such as the Milan Cortina Olympics, Super Bowl LX, NBA All Star Game, World Cup and more.

· NBCUniversal has live programming throughout the year across sports, entertainment and news, with Peacock leading the streaming industry with live events more than 300 days a year.

o Peacock has no off-season. It had over 13,000 total hours of sports in 2024.

· NBCUniversal's live content shapes culture - from the Olympics to SNL50, to holiday specials, news, entertainment and more - while providing a highly effective advertising environment for brands.

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o This number has grown 20% in the last five years with the addition of college sports rights and is expected to continue to grow with the NBA coming later this year.

· Peacock owns live like no other streamer because from Day 1, the platform invested in building a technical infrastructure that supports the highest levels of performance, security and reliability to deliver a seamless and incomparable experience for customers.

ACCESSIBILITY 

In an effort to create a more inclusive experience for blind and visually impaired viewers, NBCUniversal is proud to present special with a live audio description on the Secondary Audio Program channel (SAP), provided by Descriptive Video Works. This year's broadcast will be available with additional audio narration, describing the rich visuals and performances.