4th of July celebrations and fireworks: Time, how to watch, more details

The 4th of July is known for its fireworks, red, white, and blue clothing, and barbecues. Some of the biggest fireworks displays for the Fourth of July will be broadcast on television, despite the fact that almost every town hosts a performance that you may attend in person.

As a result, you may still witness the beautiful fireworks and celebration of 2023 on TV or while watching online, even if you’re not spending July 4 in the US or simply don’t want to deal with the crowds or the MBTA.

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Here is a list of all the platforms where you can watch the 4th of July celebrations and fireworks from the comfort of your home:

NBC: Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

The 46th edition of NBC’s “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” will once again feature a live broadcast from New York City and a 25-minute fireworks display that stretches more than a mile across the East River.

The concert, which is co-hosted by Today anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer, also includes special appearances from the Broadway casts of Freestyle Love Supreme, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and Paradise Square, as well as performances by 5 Seconds of Summer, Carly Pearce, and Pitbull. Exciting stretches starring Padma Lakshmi, Craig Ferguson, Paulina Porizkova, and Wolfgang Puck are planned throughout the entire show.

The “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular” will air live on NBC and be streamed on Peacock from 8 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET.

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CNN: The Fourth in America special:

Viewers can get a front-row seat to in-depth coverage of the top fireworks displays in Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, New York City, and Washington, DC, thanks to CNN’s “The Fourth in America” special.

The special will include performances by Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Alanis Morrissette, Shania Twain, Brad Paisley, and many more, including a special ensemble performance by The United States Air Force Band. It will be hosted by CNN’s Dana Bash and Boris Sanchez in Washington DC, along with Victor Blackwell and Cari Champion in San Diego.

From 7 p.m. ET until 1 a.m. ET, CNN will broadcast “The Fourth in America” live. Pay TV members can watch it online via CNN.com, CNN OTT, or CNNgo. Additionally, CNN International and CNN en Espaol will simultaneously air the special.

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PBS: A Capitol Fourth special:

“A Capitol Fourth” on PBS is hosted by Alfonso Ribiero and includes coverage of the Washington, DC, fireworks display from 20 separate cameras placed throughout the capitol.

Chicago, Boyz II Men, Belinda Carlisle, Renée Fleming, Babyface, and Charles Esten will all perform throughout the evening, adding to the chorus of patriotic celebrations for America. The Sesame Street Muppets will also make an appearance, and the Broadway production of “A Beautiful Noise” will do a special performance.

The “Capitol Fourth” program can be watched live on PBS’s YouTube site starting at 8 p.m. ET.