July 4 TV Programs: Full Schedule Announced

JULY 4th is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Independence Day is usually filled with cookouts, fireworks, and American celebrations.

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July 4th TV programs

Every year on July 4th there are popular events that are often televised.

The July 4th events to watch out for are:

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Every year a group of people gather on Coney Island for the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

In the competition, contestants typically eat as many hot dogs as possible in 10 minutes.

Joey Chestnut broke his own record in 2021 by eating 76 hot dogs and buns. He is also the favorite to win the 2022 event, according to Newsweek.

For women, Miki Sudo holds the records after consuming 48 hot dogs and buns in 2020.

The 2022 event can be followed live on ESPN.

The men’s section begins at 12:00 p.m. EST and the women’s section at 10:45 a.m. EST.

Macy’s fireworks extravaganza on July 4th

In addition to the annual Thanksgiving Day parade, Macy’s also hosts the Fourth of July fireworks display.

The special will be held in New York City and will feature musical performances from today’s biggest stars.

If you can’t see the fireworks in person, you can watch them at home on NBC starting at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer are set to host the event, which will include special appearances from 5 Seconds of Summer, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, Pitbull and more.

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CNN’s The Fourth in America

Just in time for the Independence Day celebrations, CNN’s on-air special The Fourth in America returns.

Scheduled musical performances include:

The above artists are scheduled to take the stage on Monday, July 4 at 7:00 p.m. EST on CNN.