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A Capitol Fourth 2021

Red, white and blue fireworks over Capitol building and Washington, DC, skyline
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Fireworks over the Capitol.

Sun. Jul. 4 at 8pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | Celebrate our country's 245th birthday with the 41st anniversary broadcast of America's Independence Day celebration for our entire nation.It's a star-studded musical extravaganza that features performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway, capped off with patriotic classics and a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic Washington, DC, skyline.

Watch each episode at video.wkar.org during or after the premiere date.

MORE ABOUT A CAPITOL FOURTH:
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.
 

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