Highlights for the week of June 30
“Idol” Jordin Sparks is one of the performers for the Macy’s “Fireworks Spectacular.”
Can Kobayashi reclaim his title?
Get ready for your own Fourth of July barbecue with ESPN’s “2008 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.” The annual Coney Island event has been shortened from 12 to 10 minutes, so expect to get nauseous faster.
Rockets’ red glare
Too lazy to look out your window? Catch Macy’s “Fireworks Spectacular” on NBC. You also can watch the Boston Pops-backed firecrackers on CBS or D.C.’s display on PBS.