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Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen toast 250 in a new showing of their fan-favorite prime-time special. The duo is famous New Year’s Eve Live It was reimagined for America’s 250th birthday, which is fitting considering it’s the first time the Times Square ball will drop outside of New Year’s Eve. Independence Eve lives with Anderson and Andy It will begin airing on July 3, at 8 PM PT/ET on CNN, which means it can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling, and Hulu + Live TV.
Quick overview: How to watch Independence Eve Live with Anderson and Andy: Celebrating 250 Years
- when: Friday, July 3, 8 PM PT/ET – Saturday, July 4, 12:30 AM PT/ET
- channel: CNN
- Stream online: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
In addition to coverage of the Times Square ball drop (which, for the first time in history, will drop eight times to mark midnight in each US time zone), Independence Eve Live It will feature Cooper and Cohen alongside dozens of surprise guests — from celebrities to cultural icons to everyday American heroes. Friday evening’s festivities mark the official start of CNN Celebrating 250 Programming that continues until Saturday, July 4th with Fourth in Americathe network’s non-stop special coverage of the events marking America’s bicentennial.
Where to watch Independence Eve lives with Anderson and Andy: Air date, time
The four-and-a-half-hour broadcast begins Friday, July 3 at 8 PM PT/ET, and continues through Saturday, July 4 at 12:30 AM PT/ET.
How to broadcast Independence Eve lives with Anderson and Andy Online for free
since Independence Eve Live It will air on CNN, and will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. More about each option below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
CNN is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the special service at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
sling
Plans start at $4.99
CNN is included in Sling’s Blue plan (starting at $45.99 per month) as well as Sling’s Orange plan (starting at $45.99 per month or $4.99 for a single-day pass).
To get the best value for your money, sign up for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which includes everything each individual plan offers, starting at $60.99 per month.
Related to: The best live streaming shows on Sling TV
Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
