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“A Capitol Fourth” Welcomes Alfonso Ribeiro as Host of America’s 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration

Watch “A Capitol Fourth” on WITF TV July 4 at 8pm or stream the celebration for free using the WITF app through July 18.

By Christina Zeiders

Special Radio Schedule for the Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Day with special programs on WITF

By Fred Vigeant/WITF

“A Capitol Fourth” Celebrates America’s Independence

Mickey Guyton leads an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of musical performances and fireworks. Watch LIVE July 4 at 8pm on the PBS Video app or WITF TV.

By Christina Zeiders

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May the fourth be with us!

American Routes Independence Day Then & Now
By Fred Vigeant/WITF

A Capitol Fourth

Celebrate our country’s 245th birthday with a star-studded musical extravaganza! The 41st edition of America’s Independence Day celebration 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.

By Fred Vigeant/WITF


The Statue of Liberty

Revisit Ken Burns's history of the Statue of Liberty and what she represents to all Americans.
By Fred Vigeant/WITF

Celebrate on the Fourth

By Fred Vigeant/WITF

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