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A Capitol Fourth

A Capitol Fourth 2026 Host Alfonso Ribeiro

Season 2026 | 50s

Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration kicks off America’s birthday! Broadcasting live Friday, July 3rd, 8/7c from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building, with all-star musical performances including the debut of country music icon Trace Adkins' new song “American Made,” and spectacular fireworks from Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. Check local listings.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Trace Adkins Performs “American Made”
Trace Adkins performs “American Made” on the 2026 A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
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Kool & The Gang Perform a Medley of Their Biggest Hits
Kool & The Gang Perform a Medley of Their Biggest Hits
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Carly Pearce Performs the National Anthem
Carly Pearce performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2026’s A Capitol Fourth.
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Alfonso Ribeiro Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Host Alfonso Ribeiro leads A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration.
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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
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A Capitol Fourth (2026)
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live Friday, July 3, 8/7c.
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2026 A Capitol Fourth 250th Weekend Celebration Talent Lineup
Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live on Friday, July 3rd - 8/7c
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