ET exclusively on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español. "This is going to be an historic, monumental moment for all New Yorkers and all Americans. I'll put it plainly: You're going to want to be here," de Blasio, a Democrat, said in the release. "This is a celebration of our city, of every working family who faced incredible challenges last year and overcame." Pandemic-era restrictions in New York were lifted earlier this month as hospitalization rates in the city dropped and vaccination rates climbed.

Source: CNN July 27, 2021 14:52 UTC