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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
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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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."
Clip: S2024 | 2:10
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A Capitol Fourth
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "Olympic Fanfare"
The NSO performs John Wiliams' "Olympic Fanfare" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 1:47
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
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.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 1:27:20
Extras
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A Capitol Fourth
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.”
Clip: S2024 | 2:34
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A Capitol Fourth
Loren Allred Performs “America The Beautiful”
Loren Allred performs "America the Beautiful" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:21
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A Capitol Fourth
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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A Capitol Fourth
Fantasia Performs “I Wish”
Get up and get ready to groove to Fantasia’s performance of “I Wish” at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth"!
Clip: S2024 | 3:17
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A Capitol Fourth
Darren Criss Performs “Don’t Stop Believin'”
Darren Criss performs “Don’t Stop Believin'” on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:43
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A Capitol Fourth
Chloe Flower Performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”
Classical pianist Chloe Flower performs Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 5:55
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A Capitol Fourth
Alfonso Ribeiro Pays Tribute to the Greatest Generation
Alfonso Ribeiro pays tribute to members of the Greatest Generation on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:28
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A Capitol Fourth
The U.S. Army Chorus Performs “This is My Country”
The U.S. Army Chorus performs "This Is My Country" on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:42
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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."
Clip: S2024 | 2:03
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A Capitol Fourth
Loren Allred Performs “Over the Rainbow”
Loren Allred enchants the crowd as she sings "Over the Rainbow" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:29
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