NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Fourth of July marks a major milestone for America as we mark 250 years.
From spectacular fireworks to special exhibits and patriotic parades, we have everything you need to know to mark the momentous occasion.
ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."
The multi-platform broadcast, led by ABC News "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, features coverage across all 50 states, continues all day on the Fourth of July.
Vice President JD Vance participates in the International Naval Review aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
A parade in the sky of military aircraft led by the Navy's Blue Angels took place during Sail4th 250, a gathering of tall ships and military ships celebrating America's 250th birthday.
The French Air Force acrobatic squad Patrouille de France released a stream of red, white and blue while flying over the Hudson River and New York Harbor.
Lee Goldberg is on the USCGC Eagle, known as "America's Tall Ship" as it leads the historic parade of tall ships in New York City for America's 250th birthday.
The Sail4th 250 parade has begun in New York City, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
Many of the participating vessels, known as Class B tall ships, have been arriving in New York Harbor over the past several days.
Saturday's Sail4th 250 parade began at 7 a.m. ET, with ships sailing north on the Hudson River from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the George Washington Bridge.
Leading that event is America's Tall Ship, the U.S Coast Guard Cutter Eagle.
The larger ships are anchored near Sandy Hook as sailors from 20 nations prepare to sail up the Hudson.
The event is expected to attract thousands of spectators as New York joins the nationwide celebration of the nation's semiquincentennial.
Officials say security checkpoints and screenings will be in place for designated viewing areas during Saturday's Sail4th 250 festivities along the Hudson River.
