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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 to millions at home and to our troops watching around the world.

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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2025)
Watch the 2025 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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2025 A Capitol Fourth Preview
Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Friday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
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A Capitol Fourth
Darren Criss Performs “I’m So Excited”
Darren Criss gets the crowd on their feet with “I’m So Excited” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2025)
Watch the 2025 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
Episode: S2025 E1 | 1:29:46
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2024)
Watch the 2024 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 1:27:20
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2023)
Watch the 2023 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2022)
Watch the 2022 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2021)
Watch the 2021 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2020)
Watch the 2020 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2019)
Watch the 2019 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2018)
Watch the 2018 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2017)
Watch the 2017 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2016)
Watch the 2016 edition of A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
Episode: S2016 E1 | 1:28:46
Extras
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A Capitol Fourth
Alfonso Ribeiro Performs with Britt Stewart
Opening 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" is host Alfonso Ribeiro with “Dancing on the Ceiling”!
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A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “I Second That Emotion”
Smokey Robinson performs the Motown hit, “I Second That Emotion” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth
Fantasia Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Grammy-winning artist Fantasia performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “Get Ready/My Girl” Medley
Smokey Robinson performs “Get Ready/My Girl” medley on PBS’s 2024 A" Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tears of a Clown”
Smokey Robinson performs “Tears of a Clown” at the U.S. Capitol for the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”
Enjoy “Tracks of My Tears,” performed by Smokey Robinson at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums Perform “Sway” & “HandClap”
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums sing “Sway” and “HandClap” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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Shawn Johnson East Pays Tribute to Olympic Team U.S.A.
Shawn Johnson East shares an inspiring tribute to Team U.S.A. during 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "The 1812 Overture"
The National Symphony Orchestra performs "The 1812 Overture" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Capitol Fourth
A Tribute to the U.S. Military
Host Alfonso Ribeiro tributes our nation's military service members at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
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