By The Associated Press The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday,

Fireworks Show is back with a bang this year, featuring a star-studded lineup of performances to take place as the sky lights up. The 49th annual event returns this year with a 25-minute showcase, kicking off at 8 p.

The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show will air live on NBC and Peacock starting at 8 p.m. ET Friday. After a year on the Hudson, the iconic Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacle is returning to the East River this year, with launches planned from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges in the East River.