It’s that time of year again, the time when BBQs, beer, and family gatherings rule the social calendar. That’s right, it’s theFourth of Julyin America, and while it may be 2023, there’s one thing that never goes out of style: watching bright fireworks explode in the night sky.
If you can’t attend the event in person, don’t fret as both broadcast TV and streaming have a plethora of options for you to watch these celebrations from the comfort of your own home. From watching your favorite music stars sing hymns to the American Republic to just watching fireworks being set off all across the United States, these specials will make you feel like you’re part of the party. Below are all the major programs devoted to Fourth of July celebrations, concerts, and fireworks.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special on NBC
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will air onNBCat8 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday, July 4. The event is also available on NBC.com or through the NBC app. Log in with a cable provider for access. An encore presentation will air at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
In addition to NBC, the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks event will stream onPeacock. The streaming service features live events from the WWE, Premier League, NFL, andUCI WorldTour. Peacock includes the latest NBCUniversal shows and movies, likeMrs. Davis,Bupkis,Cocaine Bear, andPuss in Boots: The Last Wish.
CNN’s The Fourth in America fireworks special
CNN has lined up a stellar roster of musical artists. Alanis Morrissette, The All-American Rejects, Darius Rucker, Demi Lovato, Duran Duran, Flo Rida, Leon Bridges, Post Malone, Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth, Zac Brown Band, and The Plain White T’s are all slated to perform on the special. And additional musical guests will also appear.
A Capitol Fourth live stream on PBS
A Capitol Fourthwill air onPBSat8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 4.Check your local listings.A Capitol Fourthcan also be seen on thePBS app,PBS.org, and YouTube. The concert will be available for two weeks on-demand following the broadcast. Log in with your TV provider for the PBS broadcast.
Alfonso Ribeiro will serve as the host forA Capitol Fourth. Scheduled performers include Boyz II Men, Maddie & Tae, Chicago, Babyface, Renee Fleming, Belinda Carlisle, Charles Esten, and the Muppets of Sesame Street. Plus, there will be special appearances from the National Symphony Orchestra,the United States Army Band, the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, and the United States Presidential Salute Battery.
CMT’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th special
CMT is airing an hour of coverage starting at7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. CT/10:00 p.m. ET. CMT will reportedly feature a segment of Brad Paisley’s headlining performance, as well as part of the fireworks show. For fans who want a little bit of everything, this option is probably the one for you.
The firework show will be streaming here:visitmusiccity.com/july4th. According to the schedule, the fireworks will begin at7:20 p.m. PT/9:20 p.m. CT/10:20 p.m. ETand run for an hour.
Additionally, snippets from the firework show will also appear sporadically on CNN duringThe Fourth in Americaevent. However, that will only feature a few minutes of footage at most. Fans who really want to see the fireworks are better off streaming the show.
