Disney Details Nationwide 'Disney Celebrates America' Plan for U.S. 250th With Parks Programming and 24-Hour July 4 Broadcast

The company has set a coordinated schedule through the holiday weekend after kicking off the campaign at the Rose Parade.

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Disney will introduce Soarin’ Across America as a limited-time update at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT in summer 2026.
Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky will run July 3–5 at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, expanding beyond the single-night tradition.
A 24-hour multi-platform presentation will air across Disney+, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, National Geographic and more over the July 4 weekend, with coverage led by David Muir and culminating in live fireworks from both coasts.
The initiative includes expanded support for service members and families, featuring a $2.5 million donation to Blue Star Families along with base events, screenings and education programs, with additional military offers and career pathways to be detailed later in 2026.
Patriotic merchandise is rolling out with a military-inspired collection available now and a broader Americana line slated for May 2026 in parks and online.