Disney Platforms To Air 24-Hour Holiday Special

Disney Entertainment Television to air 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 fans around the world for more than a century,” said Debra OConnell, chairman, Disney Entertainment Television. “‘Disney Celebrates America’ continues that legacy by bringing together the breadth of our portfolio to create something only Disney can, and we’re proud to bring audiences everywhere together to celebrate America’s stories.”

ABC News Radio will provide a three-hour program designed to run throughout the holiday weekend, including Martha Raddatz’s military profiles from her book “The Hero Next Door” and visits to the nation’s cherished parks and monuments. ABC News Radio will also provide affiliates with a simulcast of the 24-hour broadcast.