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How to watch all the 4th of July fireworks on TV live for free

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The 4th of July is only days away, and this year, you can watch fireworks displays both in-person and streaming live for free online! Don’t miss the best displays of 2024 when you tune in to specials like CNN’s ‘The Fourth in America’, PBS’s ‘A Capitol Fourth’ special, and more featuring artists like Post Malone, Alanis Morrissette, Shania Twain, Brad Paisley, and many more.

Here’s how to watch all the 4th of July fireworks on TV live for free:

CNN’s ‘The Fourth in America’ Special - Thursday, July 4 from 4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. PT

See fireworks like from Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, New York City, and Washington DC during the special hosted by CNN’s Dana Bash and Boris Sanchez in Washington DC and Victor Blackwell and Cari Champion in San Diego. Performers include Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Alanis Morrissette, Shania Twain, Brad Paisley, and The United States Air Force Band.

PBS’s ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Special - Thursday, July 4 at 8/8c

Watch fireworks from Washington DC’s display hosted by Alfonso Ribiero with performances by by Chicago, Boyz II Men, Belinda Carlisle, Renée Fleming, Babyface, and Charles Esten. The special will also feature appearances by the Muppets of Sesame Street..

NBC’s ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular’ - Thursday, July 4 from 5 p.m. PT to 8 p.m. PT

NBC will broadcast a 25-minute fireworks show that spans a mile across New York City’s East River, hosted by “Today” anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer. Performers include Pitbull, 5 Seconds of Summer, Carly Pearce, and Broadway artists. Padma Lakshmi, Craig Ferguson, Paulina Porizkova and Wolfgang Puck are set to appear during program.

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