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On July 4 at 8 pm ET, watch the live broadcast of A Capitol Fourth, America’s favorite Independence Day tradition, featuring performances from some of the country’s best-known musical acts and the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron hosts the star-studded event, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and pops conductor Jack Everly.

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A Capitol Fourth
Previews
5 VIDEOS

2013 Capitol Fourth Concert
0:30 Air Date 07/04/13

Celebrate Freedom on the Fourth of July
2:39 Air Date 07/04/13 Expires 07/15/13

Celebrate Live with Megan Hilty!
2:04 Air Date 07/04/13 Expires 07/15/13

Composer John Williams Lights Up July 4th
2:08 Air Date 07/03/13 Expires 07/15/13

Candice Glover to Perform on A Capitol Fourth
2:02 Air Date 05/26/13 Expires 07/15/13
Shorts
9 VIDEOS

July 4th Highlight: Josh Turner in 2012
3:41 Air Date 07/04/13 Expires 07/15/13

July 4th Highlight: Patriotic Music & Fireworks!
5:18 Air Date 07/04/13 Expires 07/15/13

July 4th Highlight: Phillip Phillips in 2012
3:33 Air Date 07/04/13 Expires 07/15/13

July 4th Highlight: Elmo Sings Happy Birthday America
1:35 Air Date 07/03/13 Expires 06/01/14

July 4th Highlight: Fireworks and The 1812 Overture
1:51 Air Date 07/03/13 Expires 06/01/14

July 4th Highlight: Watch Steve Martin Sizzle
13:18 Air Date 07/03/13 Expires 07/03/13

July 4th Highlights: A Tribute to Wounded Warriors
3:22 Air Date 07/03/13 Expires 07/15/13

July 4th Highlight: Countdown to the Fireworks
4:59 Air Date 07/04/12

July 4th Highlight: Patriotism and Sousa on July 4th
0:54 Air Date 07/04/11 Expires 06/01/14