‘Disney Celebrates America’ to include 24 hours of programming

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ABC is planning a major broadcast event titled “Disney Celebrates America” to honor the United States’ 250th anniversary, featuring 24 hours of special programming across the July 4 weekend.

What the special includes

The marathon programming will:

• Air across ABC over the Independence Day weekend

• Span a full 24-hour broadcast event

• Highlight key moments in American history

• Travel “coast-to-coast” across the country

• Feature storytelling tied to national milestones and culture

Purpose of the event

According to the announcement, the programming aims to:

• Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

• Reflect on defining historical events

• Showcase cultural and regional diversity

• Offer family-friendly patriotic content

Part of a larger tradition

ABC and The Walt Disney Company have previously produced large-scale holiday specials, and this event continues:

• The network’s July 4 programming tradition

• Nationwide live and pre-produced storytelling events

• Multi-hour holiday broadcast formats

Bottom line

ABC, under The Walt Disney Company, will roll out a 24-hour “Disney Celebrates America” programming event over the July 4 weekend, marking America’s 250th anniversary with nationwide storytelling and historical features.