A CAPITOL FOURTH CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF MUSIC, FUN AND FIREWORKS LIVE FROM THE WEST LAWN OF THE U.S. CAPITOL!

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“A Capitol Fourth” airs live on PBS and streams on YouTube Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Rousing patriotic favorites performed by The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets will cap off the musical finale and the dazzling fireworks show over our nation’s capital.

Beloved actor and television host Alfonso Ribeiro leads the 45th anniversary edition of America’s favorite Independence Day tradition on PBS.

The cast of “A Capitol Fourth” includes an all-star cast from pop, country, R&B, classical and gospel with the National Symphony Orchestra.

“A Capitol Fourth” welcomes Alfonso Ribeiro as host of the 45th anniversary edition of America’s National Independence Day celebration - honoring our freedoms and independence, and those who defend them.

The all-star event features patriotic and musical performances capped off by a stunning fireworks display over the iconic Washington, D.C. skyline for America’s biggest birthday party.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/capital_concerts/9117656-en-pbs-a-capitol-fourth-2025

"I'm honored to be back hosting the 45th anniversary of A CAPITOL FOURTH," said Alfonso Ribeiro. "It's everything you want in an Independence Day celebration - great music and fantastic fireworks. For me, the best part is always the crowd: so many happy, patriotic faces, from grandparents to little kids. You don't want to miss this party!"

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 and www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4 to July 18, 2025.

The all-star line-up for A CAPITOL FOURTH will feature:

The 45th anniversary A CAPITOL FOURTH will also feature:

Also participating in the event will be Members of the Armed Forces carrying the State and Territorial Flags, the Armed Forces Color Guard and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C., the Choral Arts Society of Washington and Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music.

A CAPITOL FOURTH is made possible by grants from The Boeing Company, the National Park Service, the Department of the Army, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and public television stations nationwide. Air travel is provided by American Airlines.

The program is a co-production of Capital Concerts and WETA, Washington, D.C.

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