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4th of July 2025 TV Guide and Streaming Schedule: Fireworks, Performances, and Patriotic Specials to Watch

With Independence Day landing on a Friday this year, Americans are gearing up for a long weekend of celebration—and networks and streamers are rolling out an epic lineup of Fourth of July 2025 content to match.

From dazzling fireworks and nostalgic musical acts to reenactments of Revolutionary War battles and, of course, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, this year’s Fourth of July 2025 TV guide and streaming schedule offers something for every kind of patriot. Whether you’re tuning in from Manhattan, Chicago, Atlanta, or Los Angeles, here’s where to catch the best performances, historical tributes, and over-the-top festivities on TV and streaming platforms.

Musical Performances & Fireworks Specials

NBC – Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET (Encore at 10 p.m.)

  • Where to Watch: NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo (starting at 9 p.m.)

  • Host: Ariana DeBose

  • Performers: The Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Eric Church, Trisha Yearwood, Ava Max, Keke Palmer

  • Highlights: Live performance by DeBose, score by Questlove and James Poyser, fireworks over the East River and Brooklyn Bridge

CNN – The Fourth in America

  • Time: 7 p.m.–1 a.m. ET

  • Where to Watch: CNN, CNN International, CNN.com, mobile and connected TV apps (for pay TV subscribers)

  • Performers: Noah Kahan, Sting, Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, The Fray, CAKE, Ice Cube, Vanilla Ice, and more

  • Cities Covered: New York City, Boston, San Diego, Chicago, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and more

  • Hosts: Dana Bash, Boris Sanchez, Victor Blackwell, Sarah Sidner

PBS – A Capitol Fourth

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT (Check local listings)

  • Where to Watch: PBS and PBS.org livestream

  • Host: Alfonso Ribeiro

  • Performers: The Beach Boys, The Temptations, Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty, Josh Turner, Abi Carter, The National Symphony Orchestra and multiple U.S. military ensembles

  • Location: Live from the U.S. Capitol’s West Lawn in Washington, D.C.


Sporting Events and Patriotic Specials

ESPN – Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Time:

    • Women’s Contest: 10:45 a.m. ET (ESPN3)

    • Men’s Contest: 12 p.m. ET (ESPN2); Re-airs at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on ESPN and 6 p.m. on ESPN2

  • Where to Watch: ESPN and ESPN3

  • Host: Jeremy Schaap with Rich Shea (Major League Eating)

  • Highlight: 16-time champion Joey Chestnut returns


Historical Programming & Documentaries

C-SPAN – America 250: Exploring the American Story

A lead-up to the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, C-SPAN kicks off a year and a half of special programming.

July 3:

  • 8:30 p.m. ET – Donald Trump speaks at the America250 Kick-Off Celebration from the Iowa State Fairgrounds

July 4 Highlights:

  • 9 a.m. ETWashington Journal LIVE from the Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia

  • 10 a.m. ET – National Archives Reading of the Declaration of Independence

  • Battle of Bunker Hill commemoration

  • The U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade

  • Revolutionary War documentaries and programming throughout the day

Starting July 5 – Weekly Specials on C-SPAN2:

  • July 5: Revolutionary War encampment at Mount Vernon

  • July 12: Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty” speech reenactment

  • July 19: Lexington and Concord analysis with David Preston

  • July 26: Ethan Allen’s Fort Ticonderoga raid with Bruce Venter


Daytime Specials & Game Shows

CBS – The Price Is Right: Independence Day Episode

  • Time: 11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT

  • Where to Watch: CBS and Paramount+

  • Host: Drew Carey

  • Highlight: Features first responders from the 2024 Los Angeles wildfires, competing for big prizes like a camper trailer and cash


How to Stream Fourth of July 2025 Specials

Here’s a quick rundown of where to stream:

  • NBC & Peacock: Macy’s Fireworks

  • PBS.org: A Capitol Fourth

  • CNN.com & Apps (for pay TV subscribers): The Fourth in America

  • Paramount+: The Price Is Right special

  • ESPN & ESPN3: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • C-SPAN.org: America 250 specials and livestreams


Final Word: Celebrate with History, Hits, and Hot Dogs

Whether you’re enjoying fireworks from your rooftop in New York City, grilling in Miami Beach, or road-tripping through Aspen, this Fourth of July 2025 TV guide and streaming schedule has something for everyone. From nostalgic singalongs to historical deep dives, July 4th will be packed with entertainment—and a healthy dose of red, white, and blue.

So, charge your devices, fire up the grill, mix a cocktail with America’s Greatest London Dry Gin, and tune in for a weekend that celebrates the spirit, sound, and story of America.

Maria Seville
Maria Sevilla is a Waukesha, WI native. She moved west to study media at UCLA. Her husband is a sports freak, while she prefers mimosas an anywhere her puppy is allowed on the patio. Right now she's writing a romance thriller and excited to attend her next concert!
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