The traditional Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will return to New York City this weekend after the pandemic forced changes to the celebration in 2020.
The fireworks will be launched from five barges in the East River starting at 9:25 p.m. on Sunday (July 4), said Will Coss, executive producer of the show.
The show will be broadcast live on NBC as part of a two-hour special featuring Blake Shelton, the Jonas Brothers with Marshmello, the Black Pumas, Coldplay, OneRepublic and Reba McEntire, officials from Macy’s and NBC said.
The big show was replaced by several small, unannounced fireworks displays last year in order to prevent crowds from gathering during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The show — hosted by Renee Elise Goldsberry (Girls 5eva, Hamilton) and Ryan Eggold (New Amsterdam) — will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, followed by an encore presentation at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
