Independence Day wouldn’t be complete without fireworks. The “Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” won’t disappoint on Monday, July 4. The event will be live streamed on DirecTV Stream as well as Peacock and fuboTV. All come with a free trial.
This year’s fireworks display will launch more than 48,000 shells and effects in 30 different shapes and colors.
You will also get musical performances from 5 Seconds of Summer, Brett Eldredge, Joaquina Kalukango, Carly Pearce, Pitbull with Filmore, the cast of Freestyle Love Supreme and Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical .
In addition, check out the inspirational segment “The American Spirit,” which features everyday heroes and celebrity guests who share their stories about what it means to live in America. Participants this year include Craig Ferguson, Padma Lakshmi, Paulina Porizkova and Wolfgang Puck.
The broadcast will be hosted by Today anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer.
When is “Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular?”
The “Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” is set for 7 p.m. (8 p.m. ET) on Monday, July 4.
Will it be live streamed?
DirecTV Stream
It will be live streamed on DirecTV Stream, which offers $30 off over your first three months and also has a free trial.
There are four options of DirecTV Stream.
The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $54.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN News, TNT, Nickelodeon and HGTV.
The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $74.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.
The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $89.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.
The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $134.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.
To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.
There are a few options to consider.
- Peacock TV Free: Just like the name implies, this is a free service. There are ads and you have access to a limited library or archive.
- Peacock Premium with Ads: For $4.99 a month or $50 a year, this plan gives users full access to Peacock TV content with commercial breaks
- Peacock Premium without Ads: For $9.99 a month or $100 a year. This paid plan gives users full access to Peacock TV content with no commercials
FuboTV
The event will also be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo standard” package, which comprises 121-plus channels for $69.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.
Will it be televised?
The “Macy’s Fourth of July Spectacular” will be televised on NBC.
Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim.
