CBS Hosts Star-Studded July 4th Special: Where to Watch ‘Great American Block Party 250’ Online

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The semi-centennial television special continues with CBS coast to coast Great American Bloc Party 250. Featuring performances by Queen Latifah, Goo Goo Dolls, Zac Brown Band and others, the three-hour event kicks off on July 4, at 8pm PT/ET on CBS, which can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV.

Great American Bloc Party 250 It will also stream on Paramount+, but the streamer is doing so no Offer a free trial.

Quick overview: How to watch Great American Bloc Party 250

• when: Saturday, July 4, 8-11pm PT/ET
• TV channel: CBS
• Live broadcast online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu+ Live TV, Paramount+

The CBS July 4th special is unique because it will take viewers to celebrations and concerts across the country, culminating with the largest fireworks display in history. Queen Latifah will join from the America250 Benefit Show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, while The Roots and Jill Scott will join from One Philly Unity Concert for America. Other musical moments include intimate performances by the Zac Brown Band in Atlanta, Georgia; John Baptiste in Montclair, New Jersey; Goo Goo Dolls in Irvine, California; and War and Treaty in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Where to watch Great American Bloc Party 250: Air date, time

The three-hour live special is scheduled to air on Saturday, July 4, at 8 PM PT/ET, on CBS.

How to broadcast Great American Bloc Party 250 Online for free

Since the special airs on the Fourth of July on CBS, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV. Great American Bloc Party 250 It will also stream on Paramount+, but the streamer is doing so no Offer a free trial. More about each option below.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.

While the streaming service recently eliminated the free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost. This is in addition to a five-day free trial of DirecTV. To claim the deal, select your preferred Signature Package, then choose the Paramount+ add-on where you’re asked to choose your add-ons. As stated, you’ll automatically get three months of service included in your subscription.

Great American Bloc Party 250 Performers, hosts

The special will include performances by Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls, The War and Covenant, Queen Latifah, The Roots, and Jill Scott, while Tony Dokoupil and Nichelle Turner will serve as co-hosts.