{"id":3810,"date":"2026-07-03T16:36:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=3810"},"modified":"2026-07-03T16:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:36:43","slug":"how-to-watch-4th-of-july-fireworks-on-tv-best-shows-celebrating-americas-250th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=3810","title":{"rendered":"How to watch 4th of July fireworks on TV: Best shows celebrating America\u2019s 250th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If it\u2019s too hot for you to be outside watching local fireworks in person, cozy up on the couch with the A\/C blasting (or at least get under a cool fan) and watch some of the biggest fireworks shows in history from New York City, Washington, D.C. and more.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=3809\">Bagel business on wheels moves to New Bern Avenue, promising tastes of NY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For America\u2019s 250th birthday, the displays are bound to be extraordinary.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to watch all the celebrations on Saturday. All listed times are EDT.<\/p>\n<p>Live from New York City, this year\u2019s show \u2014 Macy\u2019s 50th \u2014 is the largest in its history. Expect a 27-minute firework display with 85,000 shells in 30 different colors fired from the Brooklyn Bridge plus barges in the East River and lower Hudson River. There\u2019s also a laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Before the fireworks, slated for around 9:25 p.m., see musical performances by Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Shaboozey, Bebe Rexha, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Alexia Jayy.<\/p>\n<p>A celebration of America\u2019s 250th birthday with the largest fireworks show in history. Performances by Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls and The War and Treaty and more. Hosted by Tony Dokoupil and Nischelle Turner.<\/p>\n<p>While anchored from D.C., the show will check in on celebrations in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Charleston, Mount Rushmore, Fort Campbell (Ky) and the formal opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota.<\/p>\n<p>This special kicks off on Friday and airs across all Disney platforms, including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.<\/p>\n<p>David Muir anchors the cross-country coverage hitting all 50 states, with Ryan Seacrest hosting a giant concert in Nashville, featuring Reba McEntire, Nick Jonas, Tim McGraw and Boyz II Men.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=3807\">NC road may be named after ex-lawmaker who made history in Congress for 22 days<\/a><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ll show fireworks from across the country, including a big show from Walt Disney World and Disneyland.<\/p>\n<p>This PBS special includes historical vignettes mixed with performances from Michael Feinstein, Ryan Speedo Green, Kelli O\u2019Hara, Adrienne Warren and Judy Collins. The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will also perform, and there\u2019s a special message from documentarian Ken Burns.<\/p>\n<p>The special ends with a synchronized light show of drones forming American symbols and the largest fireworks display in Colonial Williamsburg\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>CNN celebrates America\u2019s 250th birthday with coast-to-coast coverage. There\u2019s a big concert with Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris, Smashing Pumpkins and Chaka Khan, then a look at fireworks from across the country. They\u2019ll check in on historical cities like New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Colonial Williamsburg.<\/p>\n<p>Bret Baier, Harris Faulkner, Sean Hannity, Brian Kilmeade and Dana Perino host this special from the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The special includes a look at historic events on the Mall, along with a massive pyrotechnics display and live-streamed moments from patriotic locations like Mount Rushmore and Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=3805\">Some trash pickups change for 4th of July week. Schedules for Triangle towns<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All major networks have big Fourth of July specials this year to celebrate America\u2019s 250th Independence Day. 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