CNN Taps Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen To Host ‘Independence Eve Live’ For 4th Of July
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are set to host CNN's 'Independence Eve Live' on July 3, as part of the network's celebration of the United States' 250th birthday. The event will feature a midnight ball drop and various guests, including cultural icons and everyday heroes. The celebration continues on July 4 with extensive coverage of events across the country, including performances by popular artists.
- ▪Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will host 'Independence Eve Live' on July 3.
- ▪The event is part of CNN's 'The Fourth in America: Celebrating 250' programming.
- ▪The celebration will include a midnight ball drop and various guest appearances.
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Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host CNN's 'New Year's Eve Live' in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2025 in New York City. Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images After nearly a decade of ringing in the new year with CNN in Time’s Square, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are gearing up to host a 4th of July celebration. As part of CNN’s extensive ‘The Fourth in America: Celebrating 250‘ programming, the pair will host Independence Eve Live with Anderson & Andy, beginning the countdown to the United States’ 250th birthday on Friday, July 3 from Time’s Square. The special airs 8pm-12:30am ET, featuring a unique midnight ball drop to celebrate the quincentennial in perfect New York City style.
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