US Independence Day 2025: Where to watch parades and fireworks on Fourth of July
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What to watch on TV and streaming – Fourth of July specials
Exploring the American Story' to celebrate 250 years of US independence in 2026.
It all begins on July 3, 2025 with a speech from former President Donald Trump at the Iowa State Fairgrounds at 8:30 p.m. ET.
On July 4, C-SPAN will air 24 hours of special programming about America's history.
Live 'Washington Journal' broadcast from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia at 9 a.m. ET. Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the National Archives at 10 a.m. ET.
A ceremony remembering the Battle of Bunker Hill.
A parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary.
More shows about the Revolutionary War and the birth of America.
July 5 – Watch a Revolutionary War encampment reenactment at Mount Vernon.
July 12 – A reenactment and talk about Patrick Henry's 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech.
July 19 – Historian David Preston explains how the Battles of Lexington and Concord started the war.
July 26 – Historian Bruce Venter tells the story of Fort Ticonderoga captured by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys.
Fourth of July fireworks and music specials
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Joey Chestnut returns.
Hosted by Jeremy Schaap and Rich Shea.
Women's contest starts at 10:45 a.m. ET on ESPN3.
Men's contest airs at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2, and replays at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET on ESPN, and at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Takes place at the Brooklyn Bridge and East River in NYC.
A special music score by Questlove and James Poyser.
DeBose will also sing live during the show.
Performers include The Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, Trisha Yearwood, and more.
Airs live at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, also streaming on Peacock.
A Spanish version airs on Telemundo at 9 p.m., and NBC will do an encore at 10 p.m.
Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro.
Big performers: The Beach Boys, The Temptations, Lauren Daigle, Josh Turner, Yolanda Adams, Trombone Shorty, Abi Carter, LOCASH.
Also includes the National Symphony Orchestra, The U.S. Army Band, The Choral Arts Society of Washington, and other military groups.
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America's Independence Day is almost here and this year it's extra special because it's on Fourth of July which is a Friday, which means a long weekend for most people. If you're staying in there are tons of things to watch on TV and online, as stated in the report by Deadline.A special episode of 'The Price Is Right' will air on CBS on Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m. ET and 10 a.m. PT. The episode honors firefighters, paramedics, and police officers, including those who helped during the LA wildfires. These first responders will play the game and can win cash, cars, and even a camper trailer. You can also stream it on Paramount+, as mentioned by Deadline report.Every Saturday starting July 5, you can watch special 'America 250' segments on C-SPAN2 at 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET:CNN's 'The Fourth in America' special is back and will run from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET on Friday, July 4.It features fireworks shows from big cities like NYC, Boston, Las Vegas, DC, Nashville, San Diego, Niagara Falls, and more. Performers include Noah Kahan, Sting, Dierks Bentley, Lainey Wilson, Counting Crows, Timbaland, The Fray, and others, as per reports.More artists include CAKE, Ice Cube, Sublime, 4 Non Blondes, Ashley McBryde, Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC, Tone Loc, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Hosted by Dana Bash, Boris Sanchez, Victor Blackwell, and Sarah Sidner. Live on CNN and CNN International, and streams online on CNN.com and mobile apps for pay TV users, as stated in the report by Deadline.Eating Contest is back on ESPN.show will be hosted by Oscar winner Ariana DeBose.live streams on Friday, July 4 at 8/7c.It's on a Friday, so people get a long weekend to celebrate Independence Day.You can watch fireworks on CNN, NBC, and PBS, with shows from big cities like New York, Boston, and Washington D.C.
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