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America's 250th Birthday Bash: Live Coverage Details
29 May
Summary
- Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen host 'Independence Eve Live' July 3.
- CNN broadcasts July 4th celebrations nationwide, including D.C.
- Major musical artists to perform across multiple US cities.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, CNN is set to broadcast extensive celebratory programming. On Friday, July 3, 2026, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will co-host 'Independence Eve Live With Anderson & Andy: Celebrating 250' from Times Square, featuring notable American figures and a midnight ball drop.
CNN's coverage continues on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with 'The Fourth in America: Celebrating 250.' The National Mall in Washington, D.C., will be a central point, alongside events in Boston, where the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be exclusively broadcast.
Performances are scheduled nationwide, with artists like Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, and Trombone Shorty in Boston. Other major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Nashville, and San Diego will feature fireworks displays and unique local celebrations, including tall ships in New York Harbor.
