America’s big 250th birthday is this coming weekend, and the various news outlets are ready to celebrate this important occasion in style.
The networks have assembled a programming lineup full of festive events that highlight the best of the country during this monumental anniversary, culminating with President Donald Trump’s speech and a spectacular fireworks celebration from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C, on Saturday night.
Here is how news networks are marking America’s 250th birthday. (All times Eastern.)
ABC News
David Muir will lead a 24-hour multi-platform broadcast featuring coverage across all 50 states, airing July 3 through July 4.
Joining him are Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan, Juju Chang, Byron Pitts, Deborah Roberts, Linsey Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines.
In addition, the network will air an encore broadcast of Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness on Friday, July 3, at 8 p.m. Deborah Roberts and Will Reeve will co-host the primetime special as they go coast to coast to celebrate American triumphs.
BBC News Channel
Carl Nasman will anchor from the National Mall beginning at 6 p.m. until midnight.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg This Weekend, hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo, will broadcast live from the Intrepid in New York City on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
CBS News/CBS News 24/7
CBS Evening News’ Tony Dokoupil and Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner will host The American Block Party 250, a three-hour live primetime celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Dokoupil and Turner will be presenting the special from the Washington Monument, taking viewers across the country for star-studded concerts and performances.
C-SPAN
The network will offer round-the-clock, uninterrupted coverage from July 3 through July 5. C-SPAN will be at parades, festivals, reenactments, fireworks displays, and more.
CNBC
CNBC launched America: 250 Years Bold, a groundbreaking multi-platform series highlighting business stories that showcase the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit and the innovation that makes it a global engine of opportunity. Throughout the week, the network has been airing a series of vignettes featuring interviews with prominent CEOs and executives reflecting on American business, leadership, innovation, and opportunity.
