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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth 2024 | PBS
America's favorite Independence Day celebration, A Capitol Fourth features well-known musical artists and puts viewers front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. A Capitol Fourth is broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, and our troops watching around the world.
See performances by Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Darren Criss, Sheila E., Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and the Tantrums, Chloe Flower, Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary, Loren Allred, Shawn Johnson East and featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.
Full Episodes
A Capitol Fourth 2024 | PBS
July 3, 2024
A Capitol Fourth is broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Clips and Previews
2024 A Capitol Fourth Preview
June 21, 2024
Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Thursday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
2023 A Capitol Fourth Preview
June 12, 2023
Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Tuesday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
2022 A Capitol Fourth Preview
July 4, 2022
Join host Mickey Guyton for A Capitol Fourth on Monday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
Christopher Jackson Performs "My Country 'Tis of Thee"
June 13, 2022
Christopher Jackson Performs "My Country 'Tis of Thee" on the 2021 A Capitol Fourth.
Laura Osnes Performs "This Is My Country"
June 13, 2022
Laura Osnes performed "This Is My Country" at the 2017 A Capitol Fourth.
The NSO Performs "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
June 13, 2022
The National Symphony Orchestra performs "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
Jimmy Buffett Performs "Margaritaville"
June 10, 2022
Jimmy Buffett Performs "Margaritaville" at the 2018 A Capitol Fourth.
Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect"
June 10, 2022
Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect" at the 2009 A Capitol Fourth.
The Beach Boys Perform "Surfin' USA"
June 10, 2022
The Beach Boys Perform "Surfin' USA" on the 2017 A Capitol Fourth.
Gloria Estefan Performs "Conga"
June 10, 2022
Gloria Estefan Performs "Conga" at the 2005 A Capitol Fourth.
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