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| Macy's 4th of July Fireworks | |
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| 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[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | WPIX (1991-1999) NBC (2000-present) |
| Release | July 4, 1991- present |
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is an annual Independence Day fireworks display broadcast by NBC and presented by the department store chain Macy's.
History
[edit]The first Macy's fireworks show in New York City was held on July 1, 1958 to celebrate the department store's 100th anniversary.[2] In 1976, Macy's partnered with The Walt Disney Company to hold a fireworks display in honor of the United States' bicentennial, leading to the show becoming an annual tradition.[2]
In 1979, the fireworks were forced to be launched from New Jersey during a tugboat strike.[3]
In 1986, Macy's did not host the event, as the fireworks show was held as part of Liberty Weekend, marking the restoration and centenary of the Statue of Liberty.[3]
After years of being held on the East River, the show was moved to the Hudson in 2009 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of explorer Henry Hudson's arrival.[3] The show was moved back to the East River in 2014.[4]
In 2016, Macy's celebrated the event's 40th anniversary with a display featuring more than 56,000 effects, making it the largest show since 2000.[5]
Amid COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, the event was spread out over a week across each borough of New York City. To discourage large crowds from gathering, each fireworks display was set off from multiple different locations, without prior announcement. The finale, on July 4, was televised and featured a display from atop the Empire State Building.[6]
Production
[edit]Since the 1980s, the show's fireworks displays have been provided by Pyro Spectaculars. The fireworks are launched from multiple barges on the waterfront, which are programmed to fire in time with the show's musical score. The 2024 show featured 60,000 fireworks, including a custom new firework called the "All American Shell".[7]
Television coverage
[edit]The fireworks show was first syndicated nationwide by WPIX in 1991.[8][9] The show moved to NBC in 2000, where it has been broadcast since.[8]
Past performers have included Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry.[10] The 2024 show featured Lainey Wilson, Luis Fonsi, Tanner Adell, Bell Biv DeVoe, Shaboozey and The War and Treaty.[11] The 2024 broadcast drew in 7.6 million viewers on NBC and Peacock.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (2023) – Jesse Collins Entertainment". Jesse Collins Entertainment. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Chorun, Julia (July 3, 2023). "The History of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and Where to Watch". Untapped New York. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c Ahern, Jack (May 3, 2024). "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Will Be Firing From the Hudson River This Year". Our Town. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Macy's And Mayor de Blasio Announce That The 38th Annual Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Will Again Light The NYC Skyline As The Nation's Largest Independence Day Display Returns To The East River". City of New York. April 14, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "The 40th Anniversary Macy's 4th of July Fireworks". Macy's, Inc. June 16, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Macy's week-long July 4th fireworks ends with grand finale at Empire State Building". abc7ny.com. ABC7 New York. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Petit, Zachary (July 3, 2024). "How Macy's designs NYC's biggest fireworks show". Fast Company. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Walker, Ameena (July 3, 2016). "In Photos: Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, From 1976 to Today". Curbed NY. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (TV Series 1991– ) - Company credits - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks". Visit Macy's. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Gibbs, Audrey (July 4, 2024). "Where and how to watch 'Macy's 4th of July Fireworks' special featuring Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey". The Tennessean. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (July 5, 2024). "NBC 4th of July Fireworks Show Gets Strong Ratings". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
