Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
| Macy's 4th of July Fireworks | |
|---|---|
2024 poster for the event | |
| Also known as | Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production location | New York City |
| Camera setup | multi-camera |
| Production company | Jesse Collins Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | WPIX |
| Release | July 4, 1983 – July 4, 1990 |
| Network | Syndication |
| Release | July 4, 1991 – July 4, 1999 |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | July 4, 2000 – present |
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is an annual Independence Day fireworks display held in New York City. The fireworks show, usually held over the East River or Hudson River, has been sponsored by Macy's, Inc. each year since 1976, with the exception of 1986 when that year's fireworks display was held as part of Liberty Weekend, marking the restoration and centenary of the Statue of Liberty. In recent years, the fireworks have been preceded by live entertainment.
The event has been televised as a special since 1983 (currently billed as the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular), originally airing on WPIX, and being syndicated nationally beginning in 1991. In 2000, the special moved to NBC, where it has been broadcast ever since; NBC's current contract runs through 2035, and is bundled with its rights to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.