Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks LIVE — Viewers slam show for having credits over finale sequence & say it was ‘too much’
THE annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks aired Thursday night - but some viewers aren't too happy with the display.
Some people thought that the show didn't highlight the fireworks, which was the whole point of the event.
"Somewhere along the way, and possibly over the years, @Macys
made me watch incredible performances alongside the fireworks and my mind was not blown bc then the finale had credits transposed over it. MACY’s. TOO MUCH. Separate the performances! Instrumentals with fireworks!" one viewer raged on social media.
"I used to always watch the #MacysFireworks but I couldn’t sit through it this year," someone else wrote. "I knew like 2 of the performers, meh, but then they barely show the actual fireworks. People aren’t tuning in to watch a concert. It’s called ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ for a reason."
Country singer Mickey Guyton hosted the broadcast alongside Access Hollywood's Zuri Hall.
Latin pop star Luis Fonsi opened the broadcast with a medley of his hit songs, including his viral anthem, Despacito.
Rising country star Shaboozey also performed his viral track, Bar Song.
Follow along below for the latest updates on the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks...
Watch a montage of last night's performers
'Too old for this,' Macy's July 4th fireworks viewers cry after not knowing performers & broadcast's delayed start timeMore firework flicks
Fireworks lit up the sky in New York and New Jersey last nightCredit: REUTERS 
The fireworks display could be seen for miles over the Hudson RiverCredit: REX More photos from last night's fireworks display
New Yorkers watched the fireworks from their apartmentsCredit: ZUMA 
The Macy's fireworks display could be seen from Hoboken, New JerseyCredit: AP 
Many captured the fireworks display on their phones alongside the Hudson River in Hoboken, New JerseyCredit: GETTY
Scenes from Washington DC
While New Yorkers celebrated July 4 along the Hudson River, those in Washington DC watched a fireworks display at the Lincoln Memorial.
Fireworks were displayed above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol on July 4Credit: Getty 
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hugged after watching the fireworks in Washington DCCredit: Getty 
Biden waved to onlookers while watching the Independence Day fireworks showCredit: Getty Views from Summit Observatory, part two
Many gathered at the Edge at Hudson Yards to watch the fireworks showCredit: AP 
Summit Observatory offered an amazing view of the fireworksCredit: EPA/SARAH YENESEL Views from Summit Observatory
New Yorkers could see the Macy's fireworks display from the Summit ObservatoryCredit: EPA/SARAH YENESEL 
Fireworks lit up the New York City sky on July 4Credit: EPA/SARAH YENESEL Shaboozey reveals what it's like working with Beyonce
Shaboozey has blown up this year, with multiple prime-time performances and two features on Beyonce's album.
He opened up to E! News on what it was like working with the megastar.
"I definitely noticed how hard she works day in and day out," he told the publication.
"It's just always be inspired and just always make sure you're involved," Shaboozey added.
"And just never give up on that vision you have for your project or whatever you're doing."
Shaboozey and Tanner Adell featured on Cowboy Carter, continued
Beyonce became the first Black woman to top the Billboard country charts with her single Texas Hold Em.
The track eventually dipped to No. 2 after Shaboozey's debut single, A Bar Song topped the charts after he featured on her country album.
"When you are breaking down barriers, not everyone is ready and open for a shift. But when I see Shaboozey tearing the charts up and all the beautiful female country singers flying to new heights, inspiring the world, that is exactly what motivates me," Beyonce told The Hollywood Reporter when asked about her collaborations with up-and-coming country stars.
Shaboozey and Tanner Adell featured on Cowboy Carter
Country singers Shaboozey and Tanner Adell performed during last night's fireworks display.
The two entertainers also had sets at Sunday's BET Awards and were both featured on Beyonce's Cowboy Carter album.
Tanner sang on the track Blackbird with Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts.
Shaboozey sang with Beyonce on Sweet Honey Buckin and Spaghetti.
Fireworks nationwide
Cities across the country hosted fireworks displays to honor Independence Day.
Fireworks went off on South Beach in Miami Beach, FloridaCredit: Getty 
Fireworks lit up the sky in Miami on July 4Credit: Getty 
Georgians enjoyed a Fourth of July fireworks display in Avondale EstatesCredit: EPA Lainey Wilson pictured
Lainey Wilson is a popular country music singerCredit: Splash Lainey Wilson's accolades
Lainey Wilson has already won a slew of awards, including,
- CMA for Entertainer of the Year
- ACM for Entertainer of the Year
- Grammy Award for Best Country Album
- CMT Award for Female Video of the Year
- CMA for New Artist of the Year
- CMA for Female Artist of the Year (two times)
Lainey Wilson's songs
Lainey Wilson performed her new song, 4x4xU during last night's fireworks show.
She also played her hit track, Hang Tight Honey at the start of the broadcast.
More songs from Lainey include,
- Heart Like A Truck
- Things A Man Oughta Know
- Watermelon Moonshine
- Dirty Looks
- Smell Like Smoke
More on Lainey Wilson, continued
Lainey started her career in a cover band and as a Hannah Montana impersonator.
Her sophomore album, Tougher, was then released in 2016 and made it on the Billboard Top Country Albums list.
Lainey signed a recording contract with BBR Music Group in 2018 and made her television debut on Yellowstone in 2022.
More on Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson performed during Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks on the Sky Deck at Hudson Yards.
She's an American country singer-songwriter and actress from Baskin, Louisiana.
Lainey found her love of music when she saw a show at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of nine.
"I just remember looking up there, being like, ‘Man, I wanna do that,’" she told The Boot.
Full list of performers
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks performers
The following performers appeared on Thursday night's live broadcast on NBC:
- Alex Newell
- Amber Mark
- Bell Biv DeVoe
- Brandy Clark
- Lainey Wilson
- Luis Fonsi
- Mark Ambor
- Mickey Guyton
- Shaboozey
- Tanner Adell
- The War and Treaty
Viewers slam the show after delayed start time, continued
Not only were fans angry over the show's delayed start time, but many slammed the lineup of performers.
"Who are these terrible performers on the #FourthOfJuly macys fireworks show tonight?" one person asked on X.
"Seriously who are these ppl. What happen to displaying the names of the entertainers geez," another person said.
"I don’t know why am watching this I don’t know any of these people I must be getting too old for this," a third person added.
Viewers slam the show after delayed start time
Host Zuri Hall explained during NBC's broadcast that the show started 10 minutes late due to "technical difficulties."
NBC filled the time with commercials for the upcoming Olympics and a clip from America's Got Talent.
The delay left viewers confused, with one noting, "Uhh @nbc I mean I love watching promos, but why has there been 5 mins of promos into an episode of AGT? What happened to the #MacysFireworks? It IS #4thofJuly."
"Where’s the show? Why am I only seeing commercials?" another X user questioned.
Mixed reactions to NBC’s broadcast, concluded
Although viewers gave NBC's broadcast harsh feedback, many did enjoy the show.
"Alex Newel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG what a breathtaking performance!!!" one added.
"Enjoyed the show as always!" another agreed.
"Incredible #MacysFireworks display. I don't know how they do it each year but they out do themselves from the year before," a third added.
Mixed reactions to NBC’s broadcast, continued
Many viewers weren't impressed by NBC's broadcast, with one writing on X, "Yet again the idea of watching fireworks is to see the fireworks and not the singers. The cameras should be directed at the fireworks- #Macys and #NBC do better!!"
"I have no idea what I just watched. They said to stay tuned for the 'big finale' commercial ended and they showed credits over the fireworks. What the heck," another wrote.
"Does anyone else get annoyed when the NBC 4th of July special has singers on stage when the fireworks are going off? I want to hear the fireworks, the singers can be before or after the event, not during," a third added.
Mixed reactions to NBC's broadcast
Viewers had mixed reactions to NBC's broadcast of Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks display.
"We need an explanation! Who approved this year's abominable coverage and lineup during the fireworks! We want to watch ONLY the fireworks, nothing/no one else.
"Why was that so hard to do? You've done it every other year perfectly! Do better next year," one wrote on X.
"Way to ruin our family tradition by failing to show the fireworks and setting what fireworks there are to a bunch of ridiculous unrelated songs," another agreed.
Fourth of July scenes, part two
Macy's fireworks display could be viewed from New Jersey or the west side of ManhattanCredit: Getty 
Macy's organized many boats along the Hudson River to launch the fireworksCredit: Getty Fourth of July scenes
Take a look at how New Yorkers celebrated Independence Day.
New Yorkers in Southampton celebrated the Fourth of July with a paradeCredit: MEGA 
People of all ages participated in the holiday festivitiesCredit: MEGA 
Many gathered along the Hudson River for a front-row seat to the fireworks displayCredit: AFP Fireworks pictured
Take a look at some stunning shots of tonight's fireworks display.
Fireworks lit up the New York City sky on Thursday nightCredit: Getty 
New Yorkers throughout the city could see Macy's fireworks displayCredit: AP 
The fireworks were launched over the Hudson RiverCredit: AP Goodnight everyone!
And that wraps up NBC's coverage of the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks.
Stay tuned for highlight's on tonight's show and more photos of the fireworks display.