Emily Zemler
View all posts by Emily Zemler May 29, 2026
Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper hosting CNN's 'New Year's Eve Live' in Times Square. Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images The boys are back together. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will reunite to host CNN’s Independence Eve Live With Anderson & Andy: Celebrating 250, a countdown to America’s 250th birthday.
The show is set for Friday, July 3, in Times Square, where Cooper and Cohen will help viewers celebrate the United States’ big birthday. The broadcast will air from 8 p.m. ET/PT through 12:30 a.m. ET/PT., and will feature the famous Times Square ball dropping at midnight, just like on New Years Eve.
According to official announcement, throughout the evening Cohen and Cooper will be joined by “celebrated American icons, cultural legends, and inspiring everyday heroes whose stories reflect the spirit, resilience, and diversity of the United States.” CNN reporters will also be stationed around the country to report on how Americans are celebrating.
On July 4, Cooper will also anchor live on CNN from Boston with Pamela Brown, where the network will co-host the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The event will feature performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, and Trombone Shorty.
