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Disney is set to throw the biggest party for America’s 250th—and everyone’s invited!
On Saturday, July 4, from 8 to 11pm EST, the Mouse will put on one of the largest fireworks and drone shows in the U.S. as part of what it’s calling “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.” It will be set to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony to top it all off.
But leading up to the fireworks, you’ll get to hear live performances from music icons, from Boyz II Men and the All-American Rejects to Nick Jonas and Tim McGraw—hosted by Ryan Seacrest, of course.
“Through immersive and creative park experiences and unprecedented broadcast moments, Disney invites everyone to come together and celebrate America in a truly meaningful way by reflecting on where we’ve been and imagining the extraordinary future we can create together,” said Ken Potrock, President of Major Events Integration at The Walt Disney Company.
Here’s the full lineup:
- The All-American Rejects
- Boyz II Men
- Brothers Osborne
- Clint Black
- Elizabeth Nichols
- Emily Ann Roberts
- John Crist
- Lauren Daigle
- Little Big Town
- NE-YO
- Nick Jonas
- Reba McEntire
- Sublime
- Tim McGraw
All you need to do is tune in on ABC, Disney+, ESPN App, Freeform, FX, Hulu or NatGeo at 8pm. EST.
You can get a head start on celebrations on June 29, when ABC will air a two-hour primetime special (8-10pm) called Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness that’ll be hosted by 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts from Walt Disney World Resort and national correspondent Will Reeve from Disneyland Resort. In this coast-to-coast event, Disney Parks and attractions are the portal through which America’s greatest stories, triumphs, and traditions are celebrated.
Disney is also planning a broadcast spectacular on ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ESPN and National Geographic, leading up to the big event on July 4 with 24-hour programming including: live celebrations, immersive storytelling, performances, and reporting from locations across the country.
Alongside a special edition of Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, and Nightline, curated segments include:
- Rare access inside the Statue of Liberty with a once-in-a-lifetime tribute, produced in close partnership with the Consulate General of France in New York
- GMA’s “50 States in 50 Weeks: America The Beautiful,” a culmination of the showcase series of the beauty of America’s land and people
- “Dawn of America” traces American history from colonial times through the Declaration of Independence
- A look at the brave U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families who have helped defend their country for two and a half centuries
- "America Expands Westward" highlights America’s growth through a cross-country adventure, including broadcasts from Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder with celebrations from Ketchikan, Alaska
- "Innovation and Invention" presents a special look at the birth of Hollywood cinema, the history of American fashion, the space race and more
- "Wonders of America," a special collaboration between ABC News anchors and National Geographic Explorers
ESPN’s SportsCenter will also have a two-hour edition live on ABC on July 4 from 5 - 7 pm EST, celebrating the people, moments and stories that have shaped American sports culture with original storytelling, historical retrospectives and talent-driven segments from ESPN’s top personalities, including Kevin Negandhi and Christine Williamson.
Now there's a very good reason to saddle up to your screen after your Independence Day cookout wraps!