Independence Day 2024: How to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Online
Why venture to a crowded outdoor space to get a glimpse of Independence Day fireworks when you could just watch from home? Below, we’re outlining all the ways to watch Fourth of July fireworks online.
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There are three main televised celebrations for this Fourth of July: Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC, The Fourth in America on CNN, and A Capitol Fourth on PBS. (For how to watch Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, head here.) Below, we’re outlining how to watch each major Fourth of July celebration live online, complete with start times and performance lineups.
Our streaming options in the roundup below vary from Max and Peacock to live-TV streaming services, like Sling. Keep in mind, that if you’re looking to stream a particular channel with a live-TV platform, always triple check the channel is offered in your desired plan and area before subscribing.
So get scrolling and get streaming to light up your sky ceiling this 4th of July!
How to Watch The Fourth in America Online
START TIME: 7 pm ET
CHANNEL: CNN
HOW TO STREAM: Max
ALSO CONSIDER: Sling TV
The best way for watching CNN’s The Fourth In America online is by subscribing to Max, which will livestream the event, for just $9.99/month. Or, you can sign up for a live-TV streaming service that includes CNN. Our top choice is Sling, because of its low price — you can stream The Fourth in America for as low as $20.
The Fourth in America will feature performances from Bebe Rexha, The Kid LAROI, The Killers, The Goo Goo Dolls, Kane Brown, T-Pain, Bleachers, Keith Urban, Ashanti, REO Speedwagon, Chris Young, Yellowcard, Ben Platt, Boys Like Girls, En Vogue, and an ensemble performance by the United States Air Force Band.
The event will be hosted by CNN’s Dana Bash, Boris Sanchez, Victor Blackwell and Sara Sidner.
Stream on Max
$9.99/month
Stream CNN on Sling Orange
$20/month$40/month 50% Off
How to Watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Online
START TIME: 8 pm ET
CHANNEL: NBC
HOW TO STREAM: Peacock
ALSO CONSIDER: Sling TV (NBC is available in select markets)
The best way to watch the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks online is by signing up for a Peacock Premium Plus subscription, which will allow you to access your local NBC channel. For just $11.99/month (or, 119.99/year) you can also download titles for on-the-go viewing. There’s no free trial, but you can cancel your subscription any time — so simply sign up before the fireworks coverage and cancel your plan once it ends to avoid paying for multiple months.
The event will not only feature a dazzling fireworks show, but musical performances and appearances by special guests, including Lainey Wilson, Luis Fonsi, Tanner Adell and The War And Treaty.
Singer Mickey Guyton and Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall host.
Sign Up for Peacock
$11.99/month
Stream NBC on Sling Orange
$20/month$40/month 50% Off
How to Watch A Capitol Fourth Online
START TIME: 8 pm ET
CHANNEL: PBS
HOW TO STREAM: PBS Livestream
Watching PBS’ A Capitol Fourth online is easy — and free! Simply head over to PBS.org to livestream your local station.
Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) will host the Independence Day celebration, which will feature appearances and performances from Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Darren Criss, Sheila E., Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums, Chloe Flower, Sister Sledge, Loren Allred, Britt Stewart, Shawn Johnson-East and the National Symphony Orchestra.
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