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Celebrate our country’s 244th birthday with The Capitol Fourth

  • Fred Vigeant
Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol.

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Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol.

Celebrating 40 spectacular years on air, A Capitol Fourth kicks off the country’s 244th birthday with an all-star musical salute for our entire nation hosted by two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos, featuring new performances from top artists from Washington, D.C., and around the country, iconic moments from the concert’s forty-year history and the stirring patriotic favorites viewers enjoy on the Fourth of July.

Every year A Capitol Fourth concludes with the rousing rendition of the 1812 Overture with fireworks.

A Capitol Fourth broadcasts Saturday July 4 at 8pm with a replay at 9:30pm and Sunday July 5 at 1:30pm.  A Capitol Fourth is a the culminating special part of a full day of specially scheduled programs to celebrate the region.

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