A Capitol Fourth is back for a 44th year. Here are the singers, actors, and even a gymnast helping to celebrate our country's birthday as part of it.
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The 2023 Performers of 'A Capitol Fourth'
Daniel HautzingerMeet the performers of the 43rd iteration of PBS's broadcast of the Independence Day celebrations, songs, and fireworks from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
The Performers of 'A Capitol Fourth' in 2022
Daniel HautzingerSummer is here, which means the grand Fourth of July tradition of A Capitol Fourth concert and fireworks broadcast live from Washington, D.C. on WTTW and PBS. Meet the performers here.
Meet the Performers of 2021's A Capitol Fourth
Daniel HautzingerMeet the talented musicians performing in the pre-recorded A Capitol Fourth, which culminates with live fireworks over the U.S. Capitol on the Fourth of July.
Can You Guess the Names of Fireworks?
Daniel HautzingerDid you even know they had names? Before you go out and celebrate the Fourth of July, see how well you can identify different types of fireworks in this quiz, and then you can impress your friends and family with your new pyrotechnic knowledge.
The Performers of the 2018 Capitol Fourth Celebration
Daniel HautzingerThe Beach Boys, Renée Fleming, Pentatonix, The Temptations: they're all performing during A Capitol Fourth, which is hosted by John Stamos and also include a fireworks show above the skyline of Washington D.C. Meet the performers here.
Meet the Performers in 'A Capitol Fourth'
Daniel HautzingerNow in its 37th year, A Capitol Fourth is an unmatched fireworks display and musical event. Meet some of the performers, from host John Stamos, who also appears with The Beach Boys, from comedy stalwarts The Blues Brothers to gospel star Yolanda Adams.