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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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LOCASH Performs “Three Favorite Colors” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
LOCASH performs “Three Favorite Colors” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
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Abi Carter Performs “The Climb” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Abi Carter performs “The Climb” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
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Lauren Daigle Performs “Rescue” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Lauren Daigle performs “Rescue” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
Clip: S2025 | 3:45
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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Episodes
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A Capitol Fourth (2023)
Watch the 2023 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
Episode: S2023 E1 | 1:26:14
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2024)
Watch the 2024 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth (2025)
Watch the 2025 A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
Episode: S2025 E1 | 1:27:21
Extras
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Josh Turner Performs “Unsung Hero” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Josh Turner performs “Unsung Hero” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
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Yolanda Adams Performs “Battle Hymn of the Republic” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Yolanda Adams performs “Battle Hymn of the Republic” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
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Josh Turner Performs “Firecracker” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Josh Turner performs “Firecracker” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
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Lauren Daigle Performs “Walking On Sunshine” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Lauren Daigle performs “Walking On Sunshine” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Perform a Medley | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue perform a medley at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
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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.
Preview: S2025 | 0:30
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The Cast of A Capitol Fourth 2024 Performs “God Bless America”
The cast of 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" performs the patriotic anthem “God Bless America.”
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Loren Allred Performs “America The Beautiful”
Loren Allred performs "America the Beautiful" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
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The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "The 1812 Overture"
The National Symphony Orchestra performs "The 1812 Overture" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 3:49
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Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary Performs “Everybody Dance/We Are Family” Medley
Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary perform "Everybody Dance," "We Are Family" at "A Capitol Fourth" 2024.
Clip: S2024 | 4:29
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