Glamorous Beyonce brings fireworks to New York as she delivers a patriotic July Fourth performance

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 6:53 AM on 5th July 2011

She regularly wows fans with her revealing stage outfits and booty shaking dance moves.

But Beyonce clearly deemed it more appropriate to dress in more formal attire as she gave a stunning performance of God Bless America at tonight's special Macy's Fourth of July celebration in New York.

The 29-year-old singer wore a strapless floor length black gown and pink and white necklace for her two song appearance.

Glamming up: Beyonce sported a full length black gown and glamorous jewels at Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular tonight

She performed her new hit single The Best Thing I Never Had along with patriotic number God Bless The USA in front of the appreciative crowd.

The concert, which took place on Liberty island, looked even more impressive against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty.
The show, which was hosted by Nick Lachey, also paid special tribute to the 125th Anniversary year of the iconic landmark.

Drama: Beyonce gave a dramatic rendition of The Best Thing I Never Had and God Bless The USA

Stunning: Beyonce wore her hair loose with a striking red and white necklace for the performance

New Yorkers then celebrated Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display.

About 40,000 shells, featuring 50 designs and 17 colours were fired over the Hudson River from six barges.

Beyonce, who is married to rapper Jay-Z, is currently promoting her new album 4, and has recently performed gigs at Glastonbury and London.

Spectacular: Beyonce's set was adorned with American flags and was performed in front of the Statue of Liberty

Those performances saw the singer wear her more familiar thigh-skimming outfits, which she recently admitted can be a little uncomfortable.

'Oh my God, sometimes my feet are numb, sometimes they bleed...it's just like a ballet dancer,' she told Good Morning America, during a recent appearance.

'Usually I'm so focused on the stage and my connection with the audience that I don't feel my feet until I get home.'

Celebration: Beyonce's performance heralded a spectacular fireworks display over the New York skyline, which saw red white and blue exploding over the Hudson River during the Macy's show