Media personality Ryan Seacrest is set to host Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash, a major live event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. According to Billboard, the three-hour special will air on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
The event, staged in downtown Nashville, features a high-profile musical lineup including Reba McEntire, Nick Jonas, Boyz II Men, Tim McGraw, and others. The broadcast promises one of the largest fireworks and drone displays in the country, accompanied by a live score from the Nashville Symphony.
This Nashville special serves as a centerpiece for Disney’s broader 24-hour multiplatform broadcast, titled “Disney Celebrates America.” The network-wide coverage begins on Friday, July 3, and spans across Disney’s various platforms, including ABC, Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, National Geographic, Freeform, FX, and ABC News Live. Viewers can access the event through local ABC affiliates or via live TV streaming services.