America 250, you’re a firework. Thousands of spectators decked out in red, white and blue gathered across the Big Apple to watch the 50th Annual Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show — a dazzling spectacle that was nothing short of a patriotic pyrotechnic miracle. The sparkling showcase kicked off at 9:02 p.m. after being brought forward due to looming bad weather weather and was bigger than ever to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Fireworks erupt in New York City for America’s 250th birthday. REUTERS Fireworks light up the sky in New York City on Saturday, July 4, 2026. AFP via Getty Images Over 85,000 shells were launched into the night sky from the barges on the Hudson and East rivers, stunning the thousands of onlookers waving American flags who had been waiting hours to catch a glimpse