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July 9, 2026

Nearly 50 Million Viewers Tune in for Epic 24-Hour ‘Disney Celebrates America’ July 4th Programming Event

Additional photos are available here. Disney Entertainment Television marked the nation’s historic 250th anniversary, reaching 49.6 million Total Viewers with the ambitious 24-hour programming block “Disney Celebrates America,” which kicked off Friday, July 3, and continued through Saturday, July 4. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir led the coverage alongside a powerhouse team of national and local news talent, featuring 70 live remotes and reporting from all 50 states. Coverage included stories about local celebrations and hometown heroes, along with a unique exploration of the seven natural wonders of America. The sweeping programming event, which was available across ABC, Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, National Geographic, Freeform, FX and ABC News Live, culminated in a one-of-a-kind celebration from the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, as Emmy® Award-winner Ryan Seacrest hosted the three-hour live special “Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.” Highlights include

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July 1, 2026

DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION PRESENTS A 24-HOUR MULTIPLATFORM BROADCAST AND PRIMETIME SPECIAL ON THE COUNTRY’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY AS PART OF ‘DISNEY CELEBRATES AMERICA’

Today, Disney Entertainment Television announced a 24-hour multiplatform broadcast as part of the “Disney Celebrates America” campaign, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, kicking off Friday, July 3, at 10:00 p.m. EDT and continuing through Saturday, July 4. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead coverage, guiding viewers through all 50 states alongside a powerhouse team of talent across networks. The special programming will feature the majestic geography, cultural heritage and pivotal moments that define 250 years of American history, as well as Fourth of July celebrations across the country, performances and interviews with leading newsmakers, including MrBeast, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brandi Carlile, Nick Jonas and more. The special programming will be available across ABC, Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, National Geographic, Freeform, FX and ABC News Live. “Storytelling has always been at the heart of The Walt Disney Company, creating generations of f

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June 24, 2026

‘DISNEY CELEBRATES AMERICA: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS’ AIRS MONDAY, JUNE 29, ON ABC, STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

“Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness,” a two-hour primetime special hosted by “20/20” co-anchor Deborah Roberts from Walt Disney World Resort and ABC News national correspondent Will Reeve from Disneyland, airs Monday, June 29, on ABC (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. From Main Street U.S.A.’s turn-of-the-century nostalgia to Cars Land’s homage to the great American road trip and what it says about our love for the open road, each stop will play host to true tales of American innovations and triumphs. In this coast-to-coast event, Disney Parks and attractions are the portal through which America’s greatest stories, triumphs and traditions are celebrated. Marvel over the creation of some of the most iconic American-made toys that shaped so many wonderful childhood memories in Toy Story Land. Moana Jones Wong, the 26-year-old Hawaiian superstar, shares her personal perspective of the 50th state’s unique culture and community, and from the ic

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June 15, 2026

‘DISNEY CELEBRATES AMERICA: NASHVILLE’S STAR-SPANGLED BASH,’ HOSTED BY RYAN SEACREST, REVEALS PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Headshots and bios available here. ABC, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC) and ITV America Nashville have announced Emmy® Award-winning host Ryan Seacrest and the star-studded performer lineup of “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a one-of-a-kind celebration with performances by iconic artists and musical acts spanning multiple genres, available live coast to coast Saturday, July 4 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, Disney+, ESPN App, Freeform, FX, Hulu and NatGeo. Hundreds of thousands are expected to gather in-person in the heart of downtown Nashville for this milestone event, which will also feature one of the largest fireworks and drone shows in the United States set to a live score by the GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony. Adding to the magic will be coverage of the patriotic-themed fireworks displays at Disneyland Resort, which will light up this unforgettable evening. The superstar lineup includes the following: The All-American Reject

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