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What to Watch on the 4th of July: Here’s how to see the fireworks on TV tonight

“A Capitol Fourth” concert on PBS celebrates Independence Day by paying tribute to the U.S. military with musical performances, patriotic classics and a fireworks display over the Washington, D.C., skyline.
“A Capitol Fourth” concert on PBS celebrates Independence Day by paying tribute to the U.S. military with musical performances, patriotic classics and a fireworks display over the Washington, D.C., skyline. Capital Concerts / PBS

Here’s how to watch fireworks on TV tonight.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (8 p.m. EDT, NBC)

This annual special celebrates America’s birthday in New York with musical performances from musical artists and a live fireworks display. Performers include Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, Ja Rule, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, LL COOL J, DJ Z-Trip and The Roots. This repeats at 10 p.m. EDT.

A Capitol Fourth 2023 (8 p.m. EDT, PBS NC)

The 43rd annual concert celebrating America’s 247th birthday features special tributes to America’s military and nurses, plus a message from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro. This repeats at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

Fireworks in Washington DC for a past “Capitol Fourth” celebration.
Fireworks in Washington DC for a past “Capitol Fourth” celebration. Courtesy of Capital Concerts/Keith Lamond via Shutterstock

A Big Independence Day Special (8 p.m. EDT, Fox News)

Joey Jones, Carley Shimkus, Jimmy Failla and Aishah Hasnie host this Fox News special celebrating America with festivities from across the country, plus exclusive musical performances and live fireworks.

ABC11 Special: July 4th Fireworks at Dix Park (9 p.m. EDT, WTVD)

Local ABC affiliate covers the Fourth of July celebration at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh.

Fireworks light up the sky during Raleighís 4th of July fireworks display at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, July 4, 2022.
Fireworks light up the sky during Raleighís 4th of July fireworks display at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, July 4, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

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Brooke Cain
The News & Observer
Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer and McClatchy for more than 30 years as a researcher, reporter and media writer. She is the National Service Journalism Editor for McClatchy. 
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