Watch Live: Biden celebrates July 4 with barbecue for essential workers and military families

President Biden is holding an event at the White House on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day and "independence" from COVID-19. There will be about 1,000 first responders and military guests at a barbecue on the South Lawn, the White House said. What: President Biden delivers remarks at a White House barbecue Date: Sunday, July 4 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Location: South Lawn, White House – Washington, D.C. Online stream: Live on CBSN in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device.

According to a White House official, Mr. Biden is expected to "celebrate the progress the country has made in its pandemic response" as well as mark the over 600,000 American lives lost to COVID-19.