This July 4th, “A Capitol Fourth” celebrates 45 spectacular years as America’s national Independence Day tradition, airing live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. As the nation celebrates America’s 249th birthday, the evening will feature all-star musical and patriotic performances from pop, country, R&B, classical and gospel artists. Joined by the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly, America’s biggest birthday party features the greatest display of Independence Day fireworks anywhere in the USA, lighting up the iconic D.C. skyline.
Alfonso Ribeiro returns to host in this milestone anniversary event with performances by:
- The iconic, multi-platinum selling music legends The Beach Boys.
- World-renowned Motown stars The Temptations.
- Grammy-Award nominated and multi-platinum-selling country music superstar Josh Turner.
- Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter Lauren Daigle.
- Legendary Grammy Award-winning musician, producer and New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty.
- Platinum-selling hitmakers LOCASH, named “country music’s iconic feel-good duo” by “People” magazine.
- Four-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel music legend Yolanda Adams.
- Acclaimed singer-songwriter and American Idol Season 22 winner Abi Carter.
The 45th anniversary A Capitol Fourth will also feature:
- A celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and the 2.8 million men and women of our all-volunteer Armed Forces defending our nation, culminating in a rousing Armed Forces Medley with the service branch color teams.
- Honoring the Greatest Generation to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II, paying tribute to the millions of Americans who served the nation in uniform and on the home front with several of these heroes in attendance.
A Capitol Fourth airs live Friday, July 4, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. E.T. on PBS, as well as to our troops serving around the world on American Forces Network. The program will also be streaming on YouTube, at PBS online or at www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth, and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4 to July 18, 2025.
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What a wonderful program filled with traditional patriotic music. A classy and respectful salute to our servicemen and our Country. I truly loved it!!
Why has the Capitol Fourth Program been changed? It used to start later with the band being shown on screen. The fireworks did not start till after the 1812 Overture.
Looks like this will be great in every way. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! 250 years and counting.
Great Event Every Year! Looking forward to this one!!!
Thank the voters with integrity who voted for Donald Trump and not that no brain trash Harris. We would still have an open border if she got it.
Cheer up! This is always an amazing concert, whether you like the current President or not!
Thank you PBS for covering the evening and making it possible for the rest of us to enjoy it.
The United States Military Diversity and Unity plus Pope Leo will save our Democracy from its destructive downward path of today July 3, 2025.
AREN’T WE GLAD THAT WE LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHERE WE’RE ABLE TO CRITICIZE AND EXERCISE OUR GOD-GIVEN ABILITY TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS, GOOD OR BAD. AREN’T WE FORTUNATE? AMERICA – LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT. OR LEGALLY CHANGE OUR LAWS TO REFLECT OUR LOVE FOR OUR COUNTRY. WE ARE FREE AT THE COST OF AMERICAN LIVES! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FOR?
I do not support this country’s leading sexual abuser and those who voted the convicted felon into office. As a veteran. this sucker & loser will not honor the sexual predator who sh-ts in the White House.
God bless America. God bless our troops. God deliver us from the corrupt President and his greedy minions in government.
Bad case of TDS!
I am glade al the artist that turn down the event.
We should get a list started to fine out how many of them
refused and we patriots will take it from there.
We must never stop fighting against arrogant, cruel, lying self-serving Kings who would urge and celebrate attacks on democracy and The Capitol itself.
Thats right, brother. God bless and keep you safe
We were already delivered from a corrupt President and his minions. Thank God we have Trump.
Check your TDS. It may be terminal!
THANK YOU
vietnam vet 68-69
Whatcha gonna do when PBS is gone?
As long as D. Trump isn’t there, I’ll watch it on tv.
He’s headlining it! God bless you, President Trump! ??
Looking forward to seeing this awesome event!
This country is a disgrace in supporting a convicted sexual predator & felon.
I love it let’s not forget all the wars and our heroes that fought and died for this awesome country United States of America!!!