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Disneyland Announces Expanded 4th Of July Fireworks Program

Disneyland just announced plans to hold a big three-day Fourth of July celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary.

Disneyland passholders, be aware: the Anaheim theme park just announced the debut of a big three-day Fourth of July celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
Disneyland passholders, be aware: the Anaheim theme park just announced the debut of a big three-day Fourth of July celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ANAHEIM, CA — Disneyland passholders, be aware: the Anaheim theme park just announced the debut of a big three-day Fourth of July celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary.

The Disney's "Celebrate America — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" fireworks show will perform across three nights of the Fourth of July holiday weekend in 2026 at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.

According to park officials, the twin finales will be broadcast during a 24-hour special event on the ABC, Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Freeform, FX and National Geographic.

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Reservations for the new program are expected to launch the first few days of April, park officials said.

Attending residents will enjoy live entertainment, athlete appearances, historian talks and more.

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"At its heart, America's story is one of imagination, ambition and possibility — the same ideals that have guided Disney since the beginning," Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger said. "This celebration honors both a nation and a spirit that never stops dreaming about what's next."

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