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

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  Fred Vigeant is WITF's Director of Programming and Promotions for TV and Radio. Fred manages the schedules for our radio and television platforms. He also analyzes audience research and manages the public affairs program Smart Talk. Previously, Fred was at WRVO in Oswego, NY for 12 years serving in various roles including Program Director and before that Operations Manager. Fred graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Broadcasting.

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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.

A collection of interviews, photos, and music videos, featuring local musicians who have stopped by the WITF performance studio to share a little discussion and sound. Produced by WITF’s Joe Ulrich.

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