Macy’s is best known for their annual Thanksgiving Day Parade filled with floats, bands, and BALLOONS!
But when it come to celebrating the nation’s birthday, they also put on quite a bash with musical entertainment and lots of fireworks!
With the grand 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America, Macy’s has announced an All-Star lineup of musical talent to lead up to the big fireworks show on July 4.
Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha, and Shaboozey will all take the stage for the 50th annual event.
New York City is scheduled to let loose 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 different colours from barges on both the East and Hudson Rivers. Citizens and visitors in both New York and New Jersey will be able to watch the spectacular event.
“The Voice” season 29 winner Alexia Jayy will be performing during the fireworks display.
But wait, there’s more!
The City is hosting a laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge!
For those not in the New York City and surrounding areas, NBC and Peacock will be broadcasting the event live beginning at 8pm eastern time with a tape delay in the remaining time zones. Telemundo is offering a live Spanish broadcast of the event.
Will Coss, Macy’s 4th of July executive producer spoke on the event via statement saying, “‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ delivers the largest Independence Day celebration in the nation through a show-stopping spectacle that reminds us of the power of connection and shared experience. We’re proud to honor our 50th Fireworks with an expanded show, never-before-seen effects and music’s biggest stars for a truly unforgettable celebration.”