What Time Is ‘A Capitol Fourth' 4th Of July Special? How To Watch
America's annual 4th of July celebration A Capitol Fourth is airing on free TV and streaming on Friday. Where can you watch the festivities live?
The official summary for A Capitol Fourth notes that 'the all-star event features patriotic and musical performances across genres, including pop, country, R&B, classical, and Broadway, with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.
'The 45th anniversary of A Capitol Fourth, the National Independence Day Celebration, will be capped off by the greatest display of fireworks for America's biggest birthday party."
A Capitol Fourth will begin airing on free TV on all PBS stations on Friday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event is also streaming on the PBS app, PBS.org and on PBS' YouTube channel, which is embedded below.
Who Is Performing During 'A Capitol Fourth' On The 4th Of July?
In addition to the National Symphony Orchestra, A Capitol Fourth will also feature several performers. Scheduled to play at the event are the iconic pop group The Beach Boys, gospel legend Yolanda Adams, country music star Josh Turner and jazz star Trombone Shorty.
Also scheduled to perform at A Capitol Fourth is the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame singing group The Temptations, Christian music performer Lauren Daigle, the hit country music duo LOCASH and 2024 American Idol winner Abi Carter.
In addition to a fireworks celebration at A Capitol Fourth, the event will feature the Choral Arts Society of Washington, Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music, The United States Army Band, the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, the Joint Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery.
A Capitol Fourth will be hosted by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star and Dancing with the Stars TV host Alfonso Ribeiro.
A Capitol Fourth begins airing on broadcast on PBS on Friday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will stream live on the PBS app, PBS.org and on PBS' YouTube channel.
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