Lainey Wilson and Mickey Guyton will be helping viewers celebrate Independence Day on Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. Wilson, Guyton, Amber Mark, Brandy Clark, Luis Fonsi, Tanner Adell, and The War and Treaty will perform on the special airing live on NBC on Thursday, July 4th beginning at 8pm ET/PT (tape-delayed on the West Coast).
Guyton is also co-hosting the two-hour special with Access Hollywood‘s Zuri Hall.
“Year after year, this telecast never fails to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline with a fireworks display that’s unmatched,” stated Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment. “It’s this type of live programming event that brings us together as a nation, highlighting the distinctiveness of both our NBC and Peacock brands.”
The 48th annual celebration is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment. Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay serve as executive producers.
NBC released the following details on this year’s 4th of July fireworks extravaganza:
PATRIOTIC SCORE – Inspired by Macy’s Summer’s Greatest Hits, this year’s custom 25-minute musical score will celebrate the season with summertime classics. Produced by Grammy and Emmy Award winner Jason Howland, the score will feature chart-topping musical talents, including Amber Mark, Brandy Clark, and Mickey Guyton. Each will reimagine and remix iconic American tunes across a variety of genres and decades, interweaving patriotic anthems with contemporary hits.
SHOWSTOPPING SPECTACLE – Featuring more than 60,000 shells, the Macy’s Fireworks will showcase more than 30 colors and never-before-seen effects. Fired from five barges on the Hudson River, pyrotechnics will reach 1,000 feet and fall to the water’s edge.
The 2024 edition of the Fireworks will feature a custom-made effect that will debut in the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. Featuring a silver cascading burst, this never-before-seen firework will create a center kaleidoscope and alternating red and blue as it fills the sky. Additional effects, including cross rings, strobing comets, waterfalls, Saturn circles, crackling pistils, and a special ghost pyro that alternates colors featuring multiple hues, will dazzle viewers nationwide. The Macy’s Fireworks will culminate in a signature, fan-favorite moment – the Macy’s Golden Mile.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS – The broadcast will highlight individuals across the nation who are championing sustainability, accessibility, visibility for underrepresented groups, artistic expression, and more.
ACCESSIBILITY – In an effort to create a more inclusive experience for blind and visually impaired viewers, NBCUniversal is proud to present the 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.
