Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol.
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FAQ for PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH (2019)
What is A CAPITOL FOURTH?
This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation's independence on the grounds of the United States Capitol Building. A CAPITOL FOURTH is the country's longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition and unites all Americans in a patriotic celebration of our nation's freedom and independence.
Is A CAPITOL FOURTH affiliated with the Salute to America happening at the Lincoln Memorial?
A CAPITOL FOURTH's family-friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country's 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country and in other locations in Washington, D.C.
When does A CAPITOL FOURTH air?
The 39th annual A CAPITOL FOURTH will be broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 8:00-9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. The event can also be heard live in stereo on NPR member stations nationwide. A CAPITOL FOURTH rebroadcasts at 9:30 or 10:00 p.m. ET on most PBS stations (check local listings).
Can I watch A CAPITOL FOURTH online?
The concert will also be live-streamed online on YouTube, Facebook and www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4-18, 2019.
Where can I find A CAPITOL FOURTH online?
Program website: www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth
Twitter: @July4thPBS
Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitolfourth
Instagram: www.instagram.com/July4thPBS
How do I attend A CAPITOL FOURTH?
Here is a link to the FAQ about attending and watching A CAPITOL FOURTH as well as a link to the Capitol Police press release about attending.
Do I have to go through security to attend A CAPITOL FOURTH?
Here is a link to the Capitol Police press release about attending.
Why are the fireworks in a different place than usual?
The 2019 fireworks display on the National Mall is larger and longer than it traditionally is. The broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH always ends at 9:28:46 p.m. ET. Read more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLEASE NOTE: A CAPITOL FOURTH IS UNAFFILIATED WITH ANY OTHER JULY 4TH EVENT
PBS' 39th ANNUAL A CAPITOL FOURTH,
THE LONGEST RUNNING LIVE NATIONAL JULY 4TH TV TRADITION,
HOSTED BY TV LEGEND JOHN STAMOS!
Live from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building with an All-Star Cast featuring
Carole King and the Broadway Cast of Beautiful starring Vanessa Carlton,
a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Sesame Street, Gone West featuring Colbie Caillat, Lindsey Stirling, Keala Settle, Vanessa Williams, Lee Brice, Yolanda Adams,
Laine Hardy, Laura Osnes, Angelica Hale, The O'Jays, Maelyn Jarmon
and the National Symphony Orchestra
- Plus a Special Tribute to our Military Heroes and their Families -
Washington, D.C., June 27, 2019 - This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation's independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix's YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country's longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition. A CAPITOL FOURTH's family-friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country's 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country, and in other locations in Washington, D.C.
The 39th annual edition of A CAPITOL FOURTHwill feature: Grammy Award-winning music legend Carole King with the Broadway cast of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical BEAUTIFUL starring Vanessa Carlton; multi-award winning electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling; acclaimed Tony-nominated singer-songwriter and actress Keala Settle(THE GREATEST SHOWMAN); multi-platinum recording artist and star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams; double ACM winner, CMA and Grammy nominee with more than 12 million in RIAA certified sales and early member of Pandora's Billionaires Club Lee Brice; Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat with her new band Gone West; five-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel vocalist extraordinaire Yolanda Adams; 2019 AMERICAN IDOL winner Laine Hardy; Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (BANDSTAND); singing sensation Angelica Hale (AMERICA'S GOT TALENT); Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's and R&B legends The O'Jays; and this year's winner of THE VOICE (Season 16), Maelyn Jarmon, performing the National Anthem; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
The concert will also feature a special treat for the entire family, with Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Rosita, Elmo, Grover, Bert & Ernie fromSESAME STREET on hand to celebrate America's birthday. The Sesame Street Muppets will perform a musical medley of patriotic favorites and iconic songs from the groundbreaking children's television series, currently celebrating a landmark 50 years of learning and fun.
And, the concert will pay tribute to our men and women in uniform with a special performance by the MusiCorps Wounded Warrior Band and John Stamos. MusiCorps is a conservatory-level music rehabilitation program, formed in response to the needs of service members injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since 2007, the program has become a pioneer in the field of adaptive music and has helped countless wounded warriors in their recovery. This inspiring moment will be dedicated to our troops serving arou
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Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol.
