49th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks

Macy’s will celebrate its iconic Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration live from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, painting the New York City skyline with vibrant colors and sound and creating unforgettable memories for millions across the country. 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. Inspired by the enduring spirit of America, the 25-minute musical score will celebrate shared connection by featuring iconic hits and patriotic selections spanning decades and genres. In addition to lending her talents to the year’s score, Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose will host this year’s festivities.

For the first time, the East and West towers of the Brooklyn Bridge will serve as a canvas for large-scale projection mapping as part of the Macy’s 4th of July celebration. Millions of live viewers will experience a fully choreographed, architecturally mapped projection experience.

Conceived, designed and produced by Macy’s Studios in collaboration with Pyro Spectaculars by Souza, the show’s 49th edition will showcase pyrotechnic effects including crackling crown jellyfish, atomic rings, yellow & green sunbursts, strobing lemon cascades, comet fans and more, will paint the night sky, culminating in the signature, fan-favorite moment, the Macy’s Golden Mile.

Fired from four barges positioned between Pier 17 and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport on the lower East River in the Seaport District, pyrotechnics will reach 1,000 feet and fall to the water’s edge creating spectacular visuals and unforgettable moments.