Macy's will once again be helping the nation celebrate with a 4th of July fireworks spectacular in New York City.

Hundreds of thousands will gather along the East River to watch the fireworks that have been a part of the July 4th celebrations for the last 50 years. 

And what a display it will be, with 50,000 pounds of fireworks to go off in time to music.

The highlight of the spectacular 25-minute show is a flag made out of fireworks that will burst in the sky while the national anthem is performed.

The musical score accompanying the display also includes the Military Salute and Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Celebrities bringing some extra sparkle to the NBC live stream include Enrique Iglesias, Ariana Grande, Miranda Lambert and Lionel Richie.  

The live stream is being hosted by America's Got Talent's Nick Cannon and gets underway at 5pm ET/PT. 

That gives plenty of time for those not able to make it in person to get warmed up ahead of the fireworks display kicking off at will be set off from the Brooklyn Bridge and barges on the East River. Beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT or 7 p.m. CT/MT, the fireworks display will start in earnest at 9 p.m.  

For those who are lucky enough to go see it in NYC, there will be elevated viewing platforms on portions of FDR Drive. 

For the full list of access points, click here

"We are thrilled to be working with our partners in the City of New York to have the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge as our canvas and stunning backdrop for this year's bigger-than-life display," said Amy Kule, Executive Producer of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, according to CBS New York. 

NBC will be playing an encore performance of the event's highlights beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

To watch the live stream click here.

Watch a video of the Macy's 4th of July fireworks in 2013 below: