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A Capitol Fourth

A Capitol Fourth (2024)

Season 2024 Episode 1 | 1hr 27m 20s

Alfonso Ribeiro hosts the 2024 A Capitol Fourth, with performances by Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Darren Criss, Sheila E., Fitz and Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums, Chloe Flower, Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary, Loren Allred, Britt Stewart, Shawn Johnson East, and featuring Maestro Jack Everly conducting the National Symphony Orchestra. Thursday, July 4, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Aired: 07/03/24 | Expires: 07/18/24
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.
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Just In Time: Broadway Medley
The Broadway cast of Just In Time performs a medley on the 2026 A Capitol Fourth.
Clip: S2026 | 4:17
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Trace Adkins Performs “Still A Soldier”
Trace Adkins performs “Still A Soldier” on the 2026 A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
Clip: S2026 | 3:39
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Patti LaBelle Performs “The House I Live In”
Patti LaBelle performs “The House I Live In” on A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
Clip: S2026 | 2:58
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Trace Adkins Performs “American Made”
Trace Adkins performs “American Made” on the 2026 A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
Clip: S2026 | 3:31
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Kool & The Gang Perform a Medley of Their Biggest Hits
Kool & The Gang Perform a Medley of Their Biggest Hits
Clip: S2026 | 7:40
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Carly Pearce Performs the National Anthem
Carly Pearce performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2026’s A Capitol Fourth.
Clip: S2026 | 1:50
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Alfonso Ribeiro Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Host Alfonso Ribeiro leads A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
Clip: S2026 | 2:31
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A Capitol Fourth 2026 Host Alfonso Ribeiro
Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live on Friday, July 3rd - 8/7c
Preview: S2026 | 0:50
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2026 A Capitol Fourth 250th Weekend Celebration Preview
Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live on Friday, July 3rd - 8/7c
Preview: S2026 | 0:30
Watch • 1:28:45
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A Capitol Fourth (2026)
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live Friday, July 3, 8/7c.
Episode: S2026 E1 | 1:28:45