A Capitol Fourth

Friday, July 4, 2025, 8/7c

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. (official site)

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.

Featured Videos

• Sheila E. Performs “The Glamorous Life”

  Clip: S2024 | 3m 36s

• Fantasia Performs “I Wish”

  Clip: S2024 | 3m 17s

• Shawn Johnson East Pays Tribute to Olympic Team U.S.A.

  Clip: S2024 | 2m 43s

Extras

• The U.S. Army Chorus Performs “This is My Country”

  Clip: S2024 | 2m 42s

• A Tribute to the U.S. Military

  Clip: S2024 | 2m 3s

• Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”

  Clip: S2024 | 4m 2s

See all Extras for A Capitol Fourth

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