A Capitol Fourth
Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live on Friday, July 3rd - 8/7c
A Capitol Fourth (2026)
S2026 Ep1 | 1h 28m 45s
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live Friday, July 3, 8/7c.
2026 A Capitol Fourth 250th Weekend Celebration Preview
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Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live on Friday, July 3rd - 8/7c
2026 A Capitol Fourth 250th Weekend Celebration Talent Lineup
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Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live on Friday, July 3rd - 8/7c
A Capitol Fourth 2026 Host Alfonso Ribeiro
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Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live on Friday, July 3rd - 8/7c
Trace Adkins Performs “American Made”
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Trace Adkins performs “American Made” on the 2026 A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
Alfonso Ribeiro Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
2m 31s
Host Alfonso Ribeiro leads A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
Carly Pearce Performs the National Anthem
1m 50s
Carly Pearce performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2026’s A Capitol Fourth.
Kool & The Gang Perform a Medley of Their Biggest Hits
7m 40s
Kool & The Gang Perform a Medley of Their Biggest Hits
Just In Time: Broadway Medley
4m 17s
The Broadway cast of Just In Time performs a medley on the 2026 A Capitol Fourth.
Patti LaBelle Performs “The House I Live In”
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Patti LaBelle performs “The House I Live In” on A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
Trace Adkins Performs “Still A Soldier”
3m 39s
Trace Adkins performs “Still A Soldier” on the 2026 A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
2025 A Capitol Fourth Preview
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Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Friday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Perform a Medley | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue perform a medley at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
Abi Carter Performs “The Climb” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Abi Carter performs “The Climb” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
Josh Turner Performs “Firecracker” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Josh Turner performs “Firecracker” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
Lauren Daigle Performs “Rescue” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Lauren Daigle performs “Rescue” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
Lauren Daigle Performs “Walking On Sunshine” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Lauren Daigle performs “Walking On Sunshine” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
LOCASH Performs “Three Favorite Colors” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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LOCASH performs “Three Favorite Colors” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
Yolanda Adams Performs “Battle Hymn of the Republic” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
3m 25s
Yolanda Adams performs “Battle Hymn of the Republic” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
Josh Turner Performs “Unsung Hero” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Josh Turner performs “Unsung Hero” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
2024 A Capitol Fourth Preview
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Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Thursday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
Alfonso Ribeiro Performs with Britt Stewart
2m 49s
Opening 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" is host Alfonso Ribeiro with “Dancing on the Ceiling”!
Fantasia Performs “The Star-Spangled Banner”
2m 27s
Grammy-winning artist Fantasia performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Smokey Robinson Performs “I Second That Emotion”
2m 10s
Smokey Robinson performs the Motown hit, “I Second That Emotion” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tears of a Clown”
2m 17s
Smokey Robinson performs “Tears of a Clown” at the U.S. Capitol for the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Smokey Robinson Performs “Get Ready/My Girl” Medley
3m 37s
Smokey Robinson performs “Get Ready/My Girl” medley on PBS’s 2024 A" Capitol Fourth."
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”
4m 2s
Enjoy “Tracks of My Tears,” performed by Smokey Robinson at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Darren Criss Performs “I’m So Excited”
2m 43s
Darren Criss gets the crowd on their feet with “I’m So Excited” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums Perform “Sway” & “HandClap”
4m 42s
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums sing “Sway” and “HandClap” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Shawn Johnson East Pays Tribute to Olympic Team U.S.A.
2m 43s
Shawn Johnson East shares an inspiring tribute to Team U.S.A. during 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs “Olympic Fanfare”
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The NSO performs John Wiliams' "Olympic Fanfare" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Sheila E. Performs “Leader of the Band/Baby I’m a Star” Medley
2m 41s
Sheila E. performs “Leader of the Band" and "Baby I’m a Star” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Sheila E. Performs “The Glamorous Life”
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The iconic Sheila E. performs "The Glamorous Life" on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Loren Allred Performs “Over the Rainbow”
2m 29s
Loren Allred enchants the crowd as she sings "Over the Rainbow" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
A Tribute to the U.S. Military
2m 3s
Host Alfonso Ribeiro tributes our nation's military service members at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
The U.S. Army Chorus Performs “This is My Country”
2m 42s
The U.S. Army Chorus performs "This Is My Country" on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Alfonso Ribeiro Pays Tribute to the Greatest Generation
2m 28s
Alfonso Ribeiro pays tribute to members of the Greatest Generation on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Chloe Flower Performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”
5m 55s
Classical pianist Chloe Flower performs Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Darren Criss Performs “Don’t Stop Believin’”
2m 43s
Darren Criss performs “Don’t Stop Believin'” on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Fantasia Performs “I Wish”
3m 17s
Get up and get ready to groove to Fantasia’s performance of “I Wish” at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth"!
Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary Performs “Everybody Dance/We Are Family” Medley
4m 29s
Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary perform "Everybody Dance," "We Are Family" at "A Capitol Fourth" 2024.
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs “The 1812 Overture”
3m 49s
The National Symphony Orchestra performs "The 1812 Overture" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Loren Allred Performs “America The Beautiful”
2m 21s
Loren Allred performs "America the Beautiful" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
The Cast of A Capitol Fourth 2024 Performs “God Bless America”
2m 34s
The cast of 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" performs the patriotic anthem “God Bless America.”
2023 A Capitol Fourth Preview
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Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Tuesday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
Alfonso Ribeiro Hosts A Capitol Fourth 2023!
1m 33s
Hear what it means to Alfonso Ribeiro to host the 43rd annual A Capitol Fourth.
Babyface Performs “America the Beautiful”
1m 58s
Babyface performs "America the Beautiful" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs “The Star-Spangled Banner”
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Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Introducing Alfonso Ribeiro & the Muppets of Sesame Street
2m 18s
Elmo and Cookie Monster join host Alfonso Ribeiro at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Belinda Carlisle Performs “We Got the Beat”
2m 37s
Belinda Carlisle performs "We Got the Beat" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Belinda Carlisle Performs “Vacation”
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Belinda Carlisle performs "Vacation" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Boyz II Men Performs “Motownphilly”
3m 39s
Boyz II Men Performs "Motownphilly" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Adrienne Warren Performs a Tina Turner Tribute
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Adrienne Warren performs a Tina Turner tribute at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
The Cast of A Beautiful Noise Performs a Medley
7m 12s
The cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical performs at A Capitol Fourth 2023.
Babyface Performs “Change the World”
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Babyface Performs "Change the World" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Host Alfonso Ribeiro & the Muppets of Sesame Street on Food
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Host Alfonso Ribeiro and the Muppets of Sesame Street talk food at A Capitol Fourth 2023.
Maddie & Tae Perform “This Land Is Your Land”
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Maddie & Tae perform "This Land Is Your Land" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Renée Fleming Performs “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”
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Renée Fleming performs "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Alfonso Ribeiro & Elmo With a Message From the ISS
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Host Alfonso Ribeiro and Elmo introduce a message from the ISS at A Capitol Fourth 2023.
Belinda Carlisle Performs “Heaven Is a Place on Earth”
3m 21s
Belinda Carlisle Performs "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth
The Northwell Nurse Choir Performs a Medley
2m 25s
The Northwell Nurse Choir Performs a Medley at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Chicago Performs “Saturday in the Park”
3m 41s
Chicago performs "Saturday in the Park" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Chicago Performs “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”
2m 14s
Chicago performs "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs the “1812 Overture”
4m 3s
The National Symphony Orchestra performs the "1812 Overture" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
The U.S. Army Band Performs a Patriotic Medley
1m 59s
The U.S. Army Band performs a patriotic medley at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Renée Fleming Performs “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”
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Renée Fleming Performs "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Host Alfonso Ribeiro, Elmo, and Cookie Monster Say Goodnight
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Host Alfonso Ribeiro, Elmo, and Cookie Monster wrap up the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Charles Esten Performs “Let Freedom Ring”
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Charles Esten performs "Let Freedom Ring" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
The NSO Performs “Stars and Stripes Forever”
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The NSO performs "Stars and Stripes Forever" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Fourth of July Traditions with Alfonso Ribeiro
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What are host Alfonso Ribeiro's Fourth of July traditions? Make A Capitol Fourth one of yours!
Gloria Gaynor Performs “I Will Survive”
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Gloria Gaynor Performs “I Will Survive” at the 2022 A Capitol Fourth.
Cynthia Erivo Performs “Somewhere”
2m 37s
Cynthia Erivo performs “Somewhere” at the 2022 A Capitol Fourth.
Mickey Guyton Performs “All American”
3m 7s
Mickey Guyton performs "All American" at the 2022 A Capitol Fourth.
Emily Bear Performs “The Stars & Stripes Forever”
3m 39s
Emily Bear performs “The Stars and Stripes Forever” at the 2022 A Capitol Fourth.
Rachel Platten Performs “Stand By You”
4m 6s
Rachel Platten performs "Stand By You" at the 2022 A Capitol Fourth.
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Fireworks Medley
2m 33s
The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" performs a patriotic medley.
Reba McEntire Performs "America The Beautiful"
3m 29s
Reba McEntire performs "America The Beautiful" on the 2010 A Capitol Fourth.
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