NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show will air live on NBC and Peacock starting at 8 p.m. ET Friday. After a year on the Hudson, the iconic Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacle is returning to the East River this year, with launches planned from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges in the East River.

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Fourth of July fireworks for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99/month, with plenty of subscription options that include FS1.