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Pyro Spectaculars to produce 326 fireworks displays for U.S. 250th anniversary
The Souza family company will stage the 50th annual Macy's Fourth of July show in New York City along with events at Mount Rushmore and the Golden Gate Bridge. The July 4 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock.
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Pyro Spectaculars will stage 326 fireworks displays across the United States on July 4 in connection with the nation's 250th anniversary. The company, owned by the Souza family since 1979, is also handling the 50th annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show in New York City.
The Macy's event will launch 85,000 shells in 30 colors from four barges on the East River and two additional barges. Displays will occur near the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, with a laser show projected on the bridge.
m. m. Macy's estimates 2 million live viewers. Planning began more than a year ago and involves 75 licensed pyrotechnicians. Show designer Gary Souza said the Macy's production has involved multiple generations of his family. He has contributed to the event for 43 years.
Historical context The Macy's July 4 fireworks have taken place since 1976.
Last year's show used 80,000 shells. This year's display will feature color-changing Ghost Shells, Atomic Rings, Fuchsia Crossettes, Purple Butterflies, and Pastel Pillar Mines. A 27-minute musical score by Jason Howland will accompany the show, drawing from music since 1976. Sharon Otterman, Macy's chief marketing officer, said the event marks the company's 50th anniversary with the production.
