LIVE: International delegates participate in a farewell ceremony for Iran’s Khamenei
Reuters
Started streaming 2 hours ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtCCCKhXBIU
4:00 AM EDT
29th Meeting - 62nd Session of Human Rights Council
62nd session of the Human Rights Council (15 June - 07 July 2026)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13il95wta
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4:00 AM EDT
LIVE: UN Human rights council debate the situation in Sudan's al-Obeid
Reuters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZFsxKyjEQ
7:00 AM EDT
America 250: United States Semiquincentennial
C-SPAN marks the nation's 250th birthday with coverage from Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, and talks with Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/united-states-semiquincentennial/444487
7:00 AM EDT
LIVE: Outside MSG as guests arrive for Taylor Swift’s wedding rehearsal dinner
Associated Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-_bjg8kIn0
TOP NEWS: July 4th Celebrations, US-Iran Peace Talks In Doha | Forbes News & Politics Channel
Forbes Breaking News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UibnUg19_Y8
9:00 AM EDT
GREAT AMERICAN TALES - AMERICA 250 RAV SPECIAL: From the shot heard round the world to Washington's crossing to the frozen hell of Valley Forge — "Give me liberty or give me death."
Don't miss "Great American Tales," Fri 7/3 at 9am, 3pm & 7pm ET, only on RAV.
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v7c6o9e-great-american-tales-america-250-rav-special.html
10:00 AM EDT
Times Square Ball Drop to Mark Semiquincentennial
The organization America250 hosts ball drops in New York City's Times Square to mark the country's semiquincentennial.
https://america250.org/news/america250-announces-historic-giving-4th-broadcast-benefit-show-with-eight-ball-drop-celebrations-to-mark-midnight-in-each-american-time-zone/
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9:45 AM EDT
LIVE: First Times Square Ball drop marks America's 250th celebration
Associated Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3I1nxuYclg
10:00 AM EDT
America 250: Times Square Ball Drop to Mark Semiquincentennial
The organization America250 hosts ball drops in New York City's Times Square to mark the country's semiquincentennial.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/times-square-ball-drop-to-mark-semiquincentennial/444015
10:00 AM EDT
America 250 LIVE: Zohran Mamdani delivers speech in New York
Associated Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JztQx56c2nA
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10:00 AM EDT
America 250: NYC Mayor Mamdani Marks 250th Anniversary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) marks the 250th Anniversary of America in remarks reflecting the role of New York City in the nation's history.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/nyc-mayor-mamdani-marks-250th-anniversary/444678
11:00 AM EDT
National Constitution Center will Award the 38th Annual Liberty Medal to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV July 3, 2026
https://constitutioncenter.org/about/liberty-medal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Q1QLpV99A
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11:00 AM EDT
America 250 LIVE: Pope Leo XIV honored with Liberty Medal in Philadelphia
Associated Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9aWim2xwVs
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11:00 AM EDT
America 250: Pope Leo Receives Liberty Medal
Pope Leo XIV, in virtual remarks from Rome, receives the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal at a ceremony in Philadelphia.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/pope-leo-receives-liberty-medal/443988
11:30 AM EDT
Theodore Roosevelt's Life & Legacy, Day 2
Historians, conservationists, business leaders, and government officials reflect on the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president (1901-09) . They speak at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/theodore-roosevelts-life-legacy-day-2/444123
12:00 PM EDT
Campfire & Prairie Talks - July 3: to dedicate the Library on July 2nd and 3rd, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library we are inviting you to experience a series of virtual Campfire and Prairie Talks live from the auditorium in the Library, centered around the themes below.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
https://www.trlibrary.com/grand-opening
https://www.trlibrary.com/video/view/kokgw1ZTBD4?pid=PL-sck-PjBiFelZ6jvE62RfVlRvbicBsoS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kokgw1ZTBD4
12:00 PM EDT
Wawa Welcome America: Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
https://july4thphilly.com/event/salute-to-independence-parade/
https://www.youtube.com/@NBC10Philadelphia/streams
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11:00 AM EDT
LIVE SOON: America 250 Salute to Independence Parade
LiveNOW from FOX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q20r99gBf3w
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12:00 PM EDT
America 250: Philadelphia Salute to Independence Parade
Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday with the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade, the largest professionally-produced parade in the nation.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/philadelphia-salute-to-independence-parade/444001
1:00 PM EDT
LIVE: PRESIDENT TRUMP KEYNOTES MOUNT RUSHMORE AMERICA 250 FIREWORKS CELEBRATION - 07/03/26
Right Side Broadcasting Network
https://rumble.com/v7bv3te-live-president-trump-keynotes-mount-rushmore-america-250-fireworks-celebrat.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=002eeNxFuXk
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6:00 PM EDT
Mount Rushmore Fireworks
An iconic Independence Day celebration on July 3, 2026
https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/mount-rushmore-fireworks
https://vimeo.com/event/6012265/
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6:00 PM EDT
America 250: Mount Rushmore Celebration of America's 250th Birthday
Mount Rushmore in South Dakota marks America's 250th birthday with a celebration including music, remarks by President Donald Trump, and fireworks.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/mount-rushmore-celebration-of-americas-250th-birthday/444014
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10:30 PM EDT
The President delivers Remarks [8:30 PM Local]
Mount Rushmore, Keystone, SD
In-Town Pool
https://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/calendar/
https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteHouse/streams
1:00 PM EDT
America 250: Sail 4th 250 Opening Ceremony
At Sandy Hook, New Jersey, the organization Sail 4th 250 hosts an opening ceremony for a tall ships parade at the Ports of New York and New Jersey.
https://www.c-span.org/program/america-250/sail-4th-250-opening-ceremony/681366
2:00 PM EDT
Theodore Roosevelt's Life & Legacy, Part 2
Historians, conservationists, business leaders, and government officials reflect on the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president (1901-09) . They speak at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/theodore-roosevelts-life-legacy-day-2/444123
8:30 PM EDT
America 250: Spectrum TV News Program on America at 250
Spectrum News hosts a program from various locations marking America's 250th birthday.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/spectrum-tv-news-program-on-america-at-250/444577
June 5, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
https://phillychineselanternfestival.com/
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July 3, 2026
8:30 PM EDT
America 250: Chinese Lantern Festival
Philadelphia's Chinese Lantern Festival features hundreds of handcrafted silk lanterns from China and explores global culture through acrobatics, food, music, and light displays.
https://www.c-span.org/program/america-250/chinese-lantern-festival/680891
9:00 PM EDT
Independence Fireworks
George Washington's Mount Vernon
https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/independence-fireworks
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9:00 PM EDT
America 250: Mount Vernon Fireworks Celebration
George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia celebrates America's 250th birthday with a fireworks celebration.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/mount-vernon-fireworks-celebration/444006
11:30 PM EDT
America 250: Spectrum TV News Coverage of Times Square Ball Drop
Spectrum News airs a special America 250 program surrounding the Times Square, New York City ball drop to mark the start of Independence Day in the Eastern Time Zone.
https://www.c-span.org/event/america-250/spectrum-tv-news-coverage-of-times-square-ball-drop/444270
Annual 4th of July Midnight Parade
City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee
https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/annual-4th-of-july-midnight-parade/35/
https://www.gatlinburg.com/events/annual-events/fourth-of-july/
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11:59 PM EDT
America 250: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Independence Day Parade
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, marks America's 250th birthday with an Independence Day parade, the first in the nation for July 4, 2026.
https://www.c-span.org/program/america-250/gatlinburg-tennessee-independence-day-parade/681130