Jonas Brothers and Lenny Kravitz Light Up Macy's Epic July 4th Bash

Max Sterling, 6/13/2025Join the excitement as Macy's 49th annual July 4th fireworks spectacular dazzles New York City with performances from the Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, and more, accompanied by breathtaking pyrotechnics and innovative projections. Experience America's biggest block party live or via NBC and Peacock!

Let's talk star power. The entertainment lineup this year feels like someone raided your favorite playlist and brought it to life. The Jonas Brothers (still riding high from their 2025 world tour) are sharing the stage with country rebel Eric Church. Throw in rock legend Lenny Kravitz, whose recent collaboration with emerging AI artists made waves last winter, and the incomparable Trisha Yearwood, and you've got yourself a show before the first spark hits the sky. Rising pop sensation Ava Max and multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer round out this eclectic mix of talent.

But here's where things get really interesting.

The technical specs behind this show would make NASA engineers scratch their heads in appreciation. Picture this: four massive barges, strategically positioned along the East River, loaded with enough firepower to turn Manhattan's skyline into nature's greatest light show. We're talking 80,000 shells in 30 different colors, some reaching — get this — 1,000 feet high. That's roughly the height of the Chrysler Building, for those keeping score at home.

The musical backbone? That's where things get seriously interesting. The Roots' Questlove and James Poyser are crafting the soundtrack, which probably means we're in for something that'll make traditional patriotic tunes feel fresh again. Their involvement suggests a score that'll bounce between genres as effortlessly as New Yorkers dodge tourists in Times Square.

Will Coss, the show's executive producer, calls it "creating tradition" and "bringing millions together." Sure, Will — that's like saying the Super Bowl is just another football game. This isn't just fireworks; it's America's biggest block party, broadcast coast to coast.

Speaking of broadcasting — the Brooklyn Bridge is getting dolled up for its close-up. They're using some fancy projection mapping tech that'll transform this 140-year-old icon into something straight outta tomorrow. There's even gonna be a tribute to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, because why not dream of snow in July?

Broadway's own Ariana DeBose is hosting the 25-minute spectacle. Expect everything from crown jellyfish patterns (whatever those are) to atomic rings painting the night sky. Yellow and green sunbursts? Check. Strobing lemon cascades? You bet. It's like someone gave a pyrotechnician a blank check and said "go nuts."

Can't make it to NYC? No sweat. NBC's got you covered from 8 to 10 p.m. ET, with simultaneous streaming on Peacock. Spanish speakers can catch the action on Telemundo at 9 p.m. ET — because let's face it, a good fireworks show needs no translation.

In a world where we're increasingly glued to our phones watching 15-second clips, there's something refreshingly old-school about millions of people looking up at the same sky, sharing the same moment of wonder. Maybe that's what Coss meant about tradition after all.

New York's about to remind us why it's the undisputed champion of Fourth of July celebrations. As Macy's gears up for its 49th annual fireworks spectacular, the city that never sleeps is preparing to outdo itself yet again — and honestly, who'd expect anything less from the Big Apple?Let's talk star power. The entertainment lineup this year feels like someone raided your favorite playlist and brought it to life. The Jonas Brothers (still riding high from their 2025 world tour) are sharing the stage with country rebel Eric Church. Throw in rock legend Lenny Kravitz, whose recent collaboration with emerging AI artists made waves last winter, and the incomparable Trisha Yearwood, and you've got yourself a show before the first spark hits the sky. Rising pop sensation Ava Max and multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer round out this eclectic mix of talent.But here's where things get really interesting.The technical specs behind this show would make NASA engineers scratch their heads in appreciation. Picture this: four massive barges, strategically positioned along the East River, loaded with enough firepower to turn Manhattan's skyline into nature's greatest light show. We're talking 80,000 shells in 30 different colors, some reaching — get this — 1,000 feet high. That's roughly the height of the Chrysler Building, for those keeping score at home.The musical backbone? That's where things get seriously interesting. The Roots' Questlove and James Poyser are crafting the soundtrack, which probably means we're in for something that'll make traditional patriotic tunes feel fresh again. Their involvement suggests a score that'll bounce between genres as effortlessly as New Yorkers dodge tourists in Times Square.Will Coss, the show's executive producer, calls it "creating tradition" and "bringing millions together." Sure, Will — that's like saying the Super Bowl is just another football game. This isn't just fireworks; it's America's biggest block party, broadcast coast to coast.Speaking of broadcasting — the Brooklyn Bridge is getting dolled up for its close-up. They're using some fancy projection mapping tech that'll transform this 140-year-old icon into something straight outta tomorrow. There's even gonna be a tribute to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, because why not dream of snow in July?Broadway's own Ariana DeBose is hosting the 25-minute spectacle. Expect everything from crown jellyfish patterns (whatever those are) to atomic rings painting the night sky. Yellow and green sunbursts? Check. Strobing lemon cascades? You bet. It's like someone gave a pyrotechnician a blank check and said "go nuts."Can't make it to NYC? No sweat. NBC's got you covered from 8 to 10 p.m. ET, with simultaneous streaming on Peacock. Spanish speakers can catch the action on Telemundo at 9 p.m. ET — because let's face it, a good fireworks show needs no translation.In a world where we're increasingly glued to our phones watching 15-second clips, there's something refreshingly old-school about millions of people looking up at the same sky, sharing the same moment of wonder. Maybe that's what Coss meant about tradition after all.