TODAY Show anchors Craig Melvin, Dylan Dreyer biggest Fourth of July special yet

The Fourth of July is Saturday, which means fireworks! However, because of the coronavirus many have been canceled, but for a tradition as extravagant as the “Macy’s Fourth of July Firework Spectacular,” NBC decided the show must go on -- with a twist!

“TODAY’s” Craig Melvin (host) and Dylan Dreyer (co-host) talked with Pittsburgh exclusively about what changes people can expect, epic performances, their favorite part of the holiday and some special memories.

The “Macy’s Fourth of July Spectacular” returns for its 44th year of star-studded musical performances, followed by a dazzling night of fireworks.

For starters, the Black Eyed Peas, The Killers, Lady A, John Legend, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley are all set to perform as well as National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman who will kick off the event.

Then -- the firework display begins.

Watch the two-hour telecast on Saturday starting at 8 p.m. on Channel 11, followed by an encore presentation at 10 p.m.

Note: Channel 11 News will be broadcasting its annual Flashes of Freedom Fireworks show starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday. This will thank the heroes of 2020 and re-air last year’s downtown fireworks. You can watch on Channel 11 and in our WPXI Now streaming apps.

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